Titan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Titan' has Greek origins, meaning 'giant' or 'powerful one'. It evolved through Ancient Greek and Latin into its current form in English. The name conveys traits of strength and grandeur, with no biblical relevance. Its popularity surged during the Renaissance due to a renewed interest in Greek mythology.
The name Titan is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Titan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Titan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9331st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10056th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1627th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 750th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Titan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Titan"
Pronunciation
/ˈtaɪtən/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name 'Titan' originates from the Greek word 'Titans', which refers to the powerful deities that ruled during the legendary Golden Age.
Meaning
giant, powerful one
Language Evolution
Titanes (Ancient Greek), Titan (Latin), Titan (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Western culture during the Renaissance, as interest in classical mythology and literature surged.
Variants & Derivatives
Titanic, Titano, Titania
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, 'Titan' is associated with strength and grandeur, often used in various contexts including literature, films, and branding.
Famous People
Titanic (the ship), Titan, the moon of Saturn
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Titan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Titan"
"Titan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9331st of 10718 | 10 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10056th of 16616 | 32 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1627th of 24088 | 1,342 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 750th of 23106 | 3,957 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Titan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.56% 1721st/4582 |
61.93% 3198th/5164 |
25.46% 1862nd/7313 |
15.42% 1151st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
19.20% 765th/3984 |
23.82% 1069th/4487 |
9.92% 677th/6822 |
11.49% 721st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Titan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Titan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Titan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.