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boys' name ★ peaked 1961

Mitch

Meaning A diminutive of the male given name Mitchell Gender Boy Rank 2025 #11,548

A diminutive of the male given name Mitchell.

Rank 2025
#11,548
among boys · ↓3,416 vs 2024
Babies in 2025
6
named Mitch
How common
1 in 284,679
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1961
400 babies
All-time total
5,565
#1,670 all-time among boys
First recorded
1916
in Social Security records

Mitch popularity over time

5,565 babies have been named Mitch since 1916, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.050.10.150.218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1961Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – –
1890s – – – –
1900s – – – –
1910s 5 1 – #4,303
1920s – – – –
1930s 17 2 – #3,366
1940s 102 10 +500% #1,546
1950s 1,076 108 +955% #463
1960s 2,012 201 +87% #396
1970s 480 48 -76% #925
1980s 775 78 +61% #975
1990s 572 57 -26% #1,247
2000s 298 30 -48% #2,459
2010s 174 17 -42% #4,310
2020s (to 2025) 54 9 -48% #6,515

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.

How old are people named Mitch?

The median living Mitch is about 58 years old; half are between 37 and 64. An estimated 4,800 people named Mitch are alive in the United States today.

median 58 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Mitch McConnell Mitch McConnell American politician and attorney (born 1942) Contemporary
  2. 2 Mitch Hedberg Mitch Hedberg American stand-up comedian (1968–2005) Contemporary
  3. 3 Mitch Albom Mitch Albom American author and journalist (born 1958) Contemporary
  4. 4 Mitch Pileggi Mitch Pileggi American actor (born 1952) Contemporary
  5. 5 Mitch Mitchell Mitch Mitchell English drummer (1946–2008) 1947–2008 · Contemporary
  6. 6 Mitch Richmond Mitch Richmond American basketball player (born 1965) Contemporary
  7. 7 Mitch Daniels Mitch Daniels American politician and academic administrator (born 1949) Contemporary
  8. 8 Mitch Hewer Mitch Hewer English actor (born 1989) Contemporary
  9. 9 Mitch Miller Mitch Miller American record producer and musician (1911–2010) Contemporary
  10. 10 Mitch Kupchak Mitch Kupchak American basketball executive and former player (born 1954) Contemporary
  11. 11 Mitch Harris Mitch Harris American guitarist (born 1969) Contemporary
  12. 12 Mitch Evans Mitch Evans New Zealander racing driver (born 1994) Contemporary
  13. 13 Mitch Larkin Mitch Larkin Australian swimmer (born 1993) Contemporary
  14. 14 Mitch Nichols Mitch Nichols Australian soccer player (born 1989) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Mitch, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Mitch?

The median living Mitch is about 58 years old. Half of all living Mitchs are between 37 and 64 years old.

How many people named Mitch are alive today?

An estimated 4,800 people named Mitch are alive in the United States, based on 5,565 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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 McConnell (politician), Mitch Hedberg (comedian), Mitch Albom (writer).

Names like Mitch

Names that sound and feel close to Mitch: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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