Mitch

Mitch: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /mษชtอกสƒ/

Meaning and origin of Mitch

  • A diminutive of the male given name Mitchell.

Etymology

Clipping of Mitchell.

How popular is Mitch?

6U.S. babies in 2025
#396peak rank (1961)
5,565babies since 1880

Since 1880, 5,565 boys in the U.S. have been named Mitch. Its highest rank for boys was #396 in 1961. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Mitch FAQ

What does the name Mitch mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Mitchell. Clipping of Mitchell.

How popular is the name Mitch?

Since 1880, 5,565 boys in the U.S. have been named Mitch. Its highest rank for boys was #396 in 1961. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Mitch a boy or girl name?

Mitch is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 5,565 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.