Rising since 2021, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Mitzy since 1947
Babies named Mitzy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 71 |
| 1960s | 142 |
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 260 |
| 2000s | 383 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Mitzy first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1947, a period when diminutive-style names were gaining popularity. It saw its highest usage in the year 2000, reaching a rank that placed it well outside the top 1,000 names. After a period of decline, the name has been rising in use since 2021, though it remains uncommon: in 2025, Mitzy was given to roughly 1 in every 160,727 newborn girls, securing a rank of 9,457. The name's trajectory suggests a modest revival, possibly fueled by nostalgia for mid-century sounds. Despite its German-derived origin through Mitzi, Mitzy has no strong association with any particular U.S. state, and its appeal lies in its playful, vintage charm.
Mitzy is a modern English variant of Mitzi, which originated as a German pet form of Maria. Maria itself derives from the Hebrew name Maryam (Miriam), of debated meaning. Mitzy emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by the fashionable -ie/-y ending for girls' names. Its popularity peaked in 2000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mitzi
Sibling names for Mitzy
Names that share Mitzy's style, for a brother or sister.
