Titan
Titan is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender, giant, or divine power.
Origin and history
Titan is derived from Greek mythology, referring to a race of powerful deities who ruled during the Golden Age. The name has gained modern popularity in the United States as a strong, mythological word name. It has seen a notable increase in usage among American boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
5,496 babies in the United States have been named Titan since 1880. It ranks #1643 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #820.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.1 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- UT (6.3 %)
- GA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 52 |
| 2000-2010 | 758 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,044 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,617 |
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, the Titans were the elder gods who preceded the Olympians, led by Cronus.
- Titan is also the name of Saturn's largest moon, discovered in 1655.