Holding steady.
Popularity of Mittie since 1880
Babies named Mittie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mittie's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 673 |
| 1890s | 840 |
| 1900s | 801 |
| 1910s | 1,109 |
| 1920s | 1,157 |
| 1930s | 670 |
| 1940s | 514 |
| 1950s | 335 |
| 1960s | 117 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mittie is a name that saw its highest use in the 1880s, peaking in 1883. It was recorded as early as 1880, the first year of Social Security data, and has remained uncommon since. The name's trajectory has been stable but minimal, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. While its exact origins are debated, it likely derives from Mildred or the German Mitzi, giving it a gentle, old-fashioned feel. Mittie never achieved widespread popularity outside the late 1800s, making it a rare choice today.
Mittie emerged in the late 19th century as a given name, likely as a diminutive form of Mildred or a variant of the German nickname Mitzi. Its usage peaked in the 1880s, primarily in the United States, and has since declined. The name carries a vintage, turn-of-the-century charm.
Where Mittie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mit
Sibling names for Mittie
Names that share Mittie's style, for a brother or sister.
