Mitzi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Mitzi originates from Hebrew, derived as a diminutive of Miriam, which means 'bitterness.' It evolved through various forms in the Hebrew language before becoming popular as Mitzi in English. The name carries traits of warmth and friendliness and holds biblical relevance through its connection to the sister of Moses.

The name Mitzi is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mitzi has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mitzi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1512th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 914th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 536th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 644th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2053rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4181st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6842nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mitzi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mitzi"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmɪtsi/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

Mitzi is commonly understood as a diminutive form of the name 'Miriam,' which has Hebrew origins. The name Miriam is often associated with the biblical figure, the sister of Moses.

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Meaning

bitterness

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Language Evolution

Miriam, Miryam, Mitzi

Biblical Background

The name has biblical significance through its connection to Miriam, who is a prominent figure in the Old Testament.

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Historical Usage

Mitzi gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century, particularly in the United States as a charming and affectionate nickname.

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Variants & Derivatives

Miriam, Miri, Mitz, Mitzie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Mitzi is perceived as a cheerful and friendly name, often associated with warmth and approachability.

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Famous People

Mitzi Gaynor - an American actress and singer, Mitzi Shore - a comedy club owner and personality

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mitzi"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Mitzi"

"Mitzi" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1512th of 9107 490
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 914th of 9204 1,161
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 536th of 12526 5,770
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 644th of 19264 4,060
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2053rd of 27321 961
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 4181st of 35406 527
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 6842nd of 30306 207

Regional Popularity of "Mitzi" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Mitzi" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
1347th/1347
100.00%
721st/721
100.00%
2245th/2245
100.00%
829th/829
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
822nd/822
100.00%
968th/968
100.00%
1126th/1126
100.00%
818th/818
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
581st/581
100.00%
961st/961
100.00%
413th/413
100.00%
604th/604
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
750th/750
100.00%
1431st/1431
100.00%
439th/439
100.00%
872nd/872
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 100.00%
1681st/1681
100.00%
1424th/1424
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
4278th/4278
- 100.00%
3560th/3560
100.00%
2348th/2348
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - 100.00%
5272nd/5272

State-by-State Popularity of "Mitzi"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Mitzi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.