Mitzi
Girl nameMitzi has been given to 13,200 babies in the U.S. since 1906. It peaked in 1961.
Meaning & origin
Borrowed from German Mitzi in the 20th century.
Origin: German
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
13,200
Peak year
1961 (469 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1906
10-year trend
▼ -4%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Mitzi's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #887 |
| 1975 | #570 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mitzi.
FAQ
How popular is the name Mitzi?
Mitzi has been given to 13,200 babies in the U.S. since 1906. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Mitzi peak?
Mitzi peaked in 1961, when 469 babies were given the name.
Is Mitzi a girl or boy name?
Mitzi is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Mitzi are girls).
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