Titia
A girl's name of Latin origin with 24 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Titia is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1966 to 1974, Titia has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Titia is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Titia is a girl's baby name of Latin and Dutch origin, a diminutive of Laetitia or Leticia — derived from the Latin laetitia, meaning "joy," "happiness," or "gladness." In Dutch tradition, Titia (pronounced "TEE-shah") is a familiar short form of the longer name.
Titia has a charming, compact sound that carries the same joyful meaning as its source while being considerably shorter and more informal. The Dutch connection gives it a European character, and it is easy to imagine it fitting beautifully in a Dutch or international context where shorter, distinctive names are cherished.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Titia is rooted in the Latin tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1966 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Titia’s rarity (24 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Titia has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1966.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 | #9840 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 14 | #6302 | — |
The Story of Titia
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1966, Titia is a Gen X staple. Girls named Titia are most likely born between 1966 and 1974.
How rare is Titia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Titia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1966, peaked in the 1960s with 14 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1966–1974)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 | #10134 |
| 1971 | 5 | #9546 |
| 1967 | 5 | #7769 |
| 1966 | 9 | #4834 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1966–1974