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Mitch

Pronunciation
[Mi-tch]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Form Of Michael Who Is Like God?
Origin
Scottish

Mitch Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,564 baby boys have been named Mitch. The name peaked in 1961 with 401 US births that year (rank #396). In 2024, ranked #8097 nationally — 7,701 places below its 1961 peak.

Top States for Mitch

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mitch births are: California (655), Texas (187), Ohio (162).

Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Mitch

If you like Mitch's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →

5-Letter Names Starting with M

Names with Mitch's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.

Quick Facts About Mitch

520
Scottish baby names in our dictionary
373
Scottish male names
266
5-letter M-names in our dictionary
767
M-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Famous People Named Mitch

1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Mitch.

  • Mitch Hedberg was an American stand-up comedian who made a career out of making people smile and laugh.

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Compare Mitch to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mitch against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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