Total births
1,247
Girls' name · since 1947
Mitzy
Mitzy has 1,247 recorded births since 1947 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2000 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8517
- among girls today
- 1,247
- born since 1947
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Mitzy is the #8517 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,247 recorded since 1947.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mitzy has been recorded 1,247 times among girls since 1947, currently ranked #8517 nationally and more common than 52% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2025.
- #8517 among girls today
- 1,247 born since 1947
- 2000s peak decade
- 52% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mitzy is currently the #8517 girls' name in America, more common than 52% of girls - 1,247 born since 1947, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8517
- among girls today
- 1,247
- born since 1947
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Mitzy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8517
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 52% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Mitzy was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
63 babies were named Mitzy in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Mitzy compares
1,247 Top 28% higher than 72% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mitzy's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mitzy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,247 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mitzy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mitzy's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1947, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 63, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mitzy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#8,517
Active since
1947
Mitzy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Mitzy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mitzy's strongest decade.
383 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Mitzy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 71
1950s
71 births
- 1960s 142
1960s
142 births
- 1970s 105
1970s
105 births
- 1980s 90
1980s
90 births
- 1990s
1990s
260 births
- 2000s
2000s
383 births
- 2010s 139
2010s
139 births
- 2020s 47
2020s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 383 births (31% of all-time use).
How Mitzy compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mitzy's total volume
Mitzy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mitzy by state
Where Mitzy concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 239 | 19.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 118 | 9.5% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.8% |
California share of Mitzy's total US births 19.2%
Even split
239 of 1,247 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mitzy? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 1,247 babies named Mitzy. Today it holds rank #8517 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 63 births.
When was Mitzy most popular? ▼
Mitzy was most popular in the 2000s decade with 383 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Mitzy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mitzy are California (239 births), Texas (118 births), Arizona (10 births).
How long has the name Mitzy been used? ▼
Mitzy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 79 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mitzy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mitzi, Mittie, Mitzie, Mitchell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mitzy's data
- Mitzy's decade-level peak was the 2000s (383 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mitzys (239 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mitzy
Nearby Names Like Mitzy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mitzy
Mitzi Girl
#7999 13,200 births
Mittie Girl
6,298 births
Mitzie Girl
1,671 births
Mitchell Girl
1,128 births
Mitra Girl
#9685 590 births
Compare Mitzy side by side: Mitzy vs Mitzi Mitzy vs Mittie Mitzy vs Mitzie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mitzy
Suzana #8516
1,224 births · Peak 1979
Maricella #8518
1,724 births · Peak 1998
Noni #8515
675 births · Peak 1975
Josalyn #8519
2,120 births · Peak 2009
Karena #8514
3,508 births · Peak 1974
Janea #8520
2,027 births · Peak 1993
Dori #8513
4,952 births · Peak 1961
Nathania #8521
574 births · Peak 2012
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1947–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mitzy: #8517 Girls' Name - 1,247 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mitzy. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mitzy draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.