Declining since 1988, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Mitch since 1916
Babies named Mitch per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 102 |
| 1950s | 1,076 |
| 1960s | 2,012 |
| 1970s | 480 |
| 1980s | 775 |
| 1990s | 572 |
| 2000s | 298 |
| 2010s | 174 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Mitch has long been used as a casual short form of Mitchell, especially in the United States. Its popularity peaked in 1961, when the name ranked higher than in recent decades. Since 1988, its usage has been steadily declining. In 2025, Mitch ranked 10,695th, with only about 1 in 284,679 newborn boys receiving the name. While it has never been among the most common names, Mitch retains a familiar, friendly quality that suits parents seeking a straightforward, classic nickname as a given name.
Mitch is a diminutive of Mitchell, itself a medieval vernacular form of Michael. The name Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, means 'who is like God?' and appears in the Bible as an archangel. Mitchell as a given name came into use in England during the Middle Ages, and Mitch emerged as a casual short form, particularly in 20th-century America. It has been used as an independent given name since the early 1900s.
Where Mitch is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Mitch
Names that share Mitch's style, for a brother or sister.
