Fitz
Fitz is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of.
Origin and history
Fitz originated as an Anglo-Norman patronymic prefix meaning 'son of', derived from the Old French 'fiz' (from Latin 'filius'). Traditionally used as a prefix in surnames like Fitzgerald or Fitzpatrick, it has recently emerged as a distinctive standalone given name in the United States. Its usage has increased significantly in the 2020s as modern parents embrace short, punchy surname-styled names.
Popularity in the United States
722 babies in the United States have been named Fitz since 1880. It ranks #3954 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1591.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.7 %)
- CA (14.2 %)
- PA (13.3 %)
- OH (10.8 %)
- MN (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 18 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 20 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 271 |
| 2020-2029 | 336 |
Famous people named Fitz
- Fitz John Porter: Military officer, General
Fun facts
- The term comes from the Old French word 'fiz' (son), introduced to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
- Nearly half of all American boys named Fitz since 1880 were born between 2020 and 2025.