Mitch
A diminutive of the male given name Mitchell.
Every Mitch since 1916 — 5,565 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mitch
Mitch is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,548 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 5,565 American babies have been named Mitch. Its peak came in 1961, when 400 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mitch stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mitch year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,548 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,132 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,159 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,834 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,433 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,515 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,018 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,467 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,689 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,470 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,658 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,999 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,381 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,184 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,310 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,469 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,693 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,192 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,761 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,630 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3,064 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,264 |
| 2003 | 30 | #3,169 |
| 2002 | 41 | #2,459 |
| 2001 | 39 | #2,513 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,561 |
| 1995 | 56 | #1,639 |
| 1990 | 79 | #1,247 |
| 1985 | 81 | #1,018 |
| 1980 | 75 | #1,045 |
| 1975 | 40 | #1,394 |
| 1970 | 75 | #925 |
| 1965 | 131 | #652 |
| 1960 | 331 | #443 |
| 1955 | 68 | #905 |
| 1950 | 16 | #1,930 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,344 |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,788 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Mitch
- Mitch Mitchell Musician · 1947–2008
- Mitch Pileggi Actor · b. 1952
- Mitch McConnell Politician · b. 1942
- Mitch Miller Singer · 1911–2010
- Mitch Richmond Basketball player · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mitch mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Mitchell.
How popular is the name Mitch in 2025?
Mitch ranked #11,548 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mitch?
5,565 babies have been named Mitch in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mitch most popular?
Mitch peaked in 1961, when 400 newborns received the name.
Is Mitch a boy or girl name?
Mitch is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mitch rising or falling?
Mitch is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mitch?
Well-known people named Mitch include Mitch Mitchell (musician), Mitch Pileggi (actor), Mitch McConnell (politician).