Rising since 2012, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Morticia since 1965
Babies named Morticia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 72 |
Meaning & origin
Morticia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1965, a full 27 years after Charles Addams introduced the character of Morticia Addams. While the name has always been rare, it has seen a notable surge in popularity since 2012, with 2020 being its peak year. In 2025, the name ranks 7491st nationally, with roughly 1 in every 114,805 newborn girls being named Morticia. The name's top state is Colorado, reflecting a concentrated appeal in that region. Morticia remains a striking choice, drawing directly from one of pop culture's most iconic gothic matriarchs.
Morticia is a modern coinage, most famously created by cartoonist Charles Addams for the matriarch of The Addams Family in a 1938 New Yorker cartoon. The name is a feminine form suggesting 'death' (Latin 'mortis') and likely a playful invention rather than a historical name. It remained a rare given name until the early 21st century when it gained modest popularity.
Where Morticia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tish, Morty
Sibling names for Morticia
Names that share Morticia's style, for a brother or sister.
