Mitch
Mitch is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mitch is a short form of Mitchell or Michael, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el. It gained popularity as an independent given name in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a familiar traditional choice, though it is more commonly used as a nickname than a formal birth name.
Popularity in the United States
5,565 babies in the United States have been named Mitch since 1880. It ranks #1629 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.4 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
- OH (6 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- MN (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 17 |
| 1940-1950 | 102 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,076 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,012 |
| 1970-1980 | 480 |
| 1980-1990 | 775 |
| 1990-2000 | 572 |
| 2000-2010 | 298 |
| 2010-2019 | 174 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Famous people named Mitch
- Mitch Albom: author, journalist
- Mitch Hedberg: comedian
- Mitch McConnell: politician
Fun facts
- Mitch developed as an English short form for Mitchell and Michael before becoming a standalone given name.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century.