Holding steady.
Popularity of Mitzie since 1910
Babies named Mitzie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 82 |
| 1930s | 210 |
| 1940s | 162 |
| 1950s | 403 |
| 1960s | 463 |
| 1970s | 224 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Mitzie has a playful, mid-century charm. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1910, but saw its heyday in the 1960s, reaching peak usage in 1962. Since then, it has maintained a stable but very low trajectory, rarely given to more than a handful of girls each year. While its exact origins are uncertain, Mitzie is commonly viewed as a diminutive of Mary or Miriam, possibly influenced by the German nickname Mitzi. Its similarity to other vintage pet names like Midge or Minnie gives it a retro appeal. Without any states reporting significant usage, Mitzie remains a distinctly rare choice.
Mitzie is a diminutive form, primarily of English origin, likely derived from the German nickname Mitzi for Maria, itself a variant of Mary. It gained some use in the United States in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1960s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mitzi
Sibling names for Mitzie
Names that share Mitzie's style, for a brother or sister.
