Mitch

Mitch is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Mitch at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mitch

Mitch belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mitch first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #396 in 1961, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 5,564 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mitch in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#396 in 1961
Peak year
1961
Babies named Mitch in 2024
10
Total since 1880
5,564

Mitch in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1241 in 2000
Babies named Mitch in 2024
3
Total since 1996
130

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mitch mean?

The meaning of Mitch is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mitch a boy or girl name?

Mitch is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mitch?

Mitch comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mitch?

Mitch first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #396 in 1961, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].