Declining since 2015, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Tytan since 1998
Babies named Tytan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 256 |
| 2010s | 557 |
| 2020s | 208 |
Meaning & origin
Tytan is a modern respelling of Titan, a name drawn from Greek mythology. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998 and reached its highest rank of 6,803 in 2015. As of 2025, it is given to roughly 1 in 142,340 boys, with popularity declining since its peak. The name has not charted significantly in any particular state, reflecting its scattered use nationwide. Tytan represents a broader trend of creatively spelled mythological names, offering parents a distinctive alternative to more common choices like Aiden or Jackson.
Tytan is a modern invented spelling of Titan, the name of the primordial deities in Greek mythology. The Greek word titan probably meant 'sun' or 'day' or was of pre-Greek origin. The name entered limited English use in the late 20th century, often chosen for its strong sound and mythological association.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Variants: Titan
Sibling names for Tytan
Names that share Tytan's style, for a brother or sister.
