UK boy's name
Tito
A diminutive of Titus, a Roman name of uncertain meaning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tito is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tito popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 4 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Tito. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tito ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 4 boys were registered as Tito.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tito as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
4 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Tito mean?
The name Tito originated from the Latin language and is a diminutive or nickname form of the name Titus. It gained widespread usage during the Roman Empire period. The name Titus itself is derived from the Latin word "titus," meaning "defender" or "protector."
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Tito was Titus Flavius Vespasianus, a Roman emperor who reigned from 79 to 81 AD. He is known for completing the construction of the Colosseum in Rome and suppressing a Jewish revolt in Judea.
The name Tito also has religious significance in Christianity. It appears in the New Testament as the name of St. Titus, a disciple of St. Paul and the first bishop of the island of Crete. St. Titus lived in the 1st century AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tito was less common but still appeared occasionally. One notable bearer was Tito Vezio, an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 14th century.
In more recent history, Tito was the nickname of Josip Broz (1892-1980), a Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman who led the Partisan resistance against the Axis powers during World War II and later became the president of Yugoslavia.
Another famous Tito was Tito Puente (1923-2000), a renowned Puerto Rican musician, composer, and bandleader who is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Latin jazz and mambo.
Tito Vilanova (1968-2014) was a Spanish professional football player and manager who served as the head coach of FC Barcelona between 2012 and 2013.
Tito Ortiz (born 1975) is an American mixed martial artist and former UFC light heavyweight champion, known for his successful career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tito over time
The chart below shows babies named Tito registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tito, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tito by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tito was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4370 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4438 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3344 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tito
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tito: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tito in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tito was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tito most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 4 babies registered as Tito in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tito?
A diminutive of Titus, a Roman name of uncertain meaning.
How many people are called Tito in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Tito across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.