Fitz
Meaningson of · English
- US rank
- #3,450
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,849 in 2020
33 babies were named Fitz in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,601 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Fitz, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fitz would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFitz first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #1,849.
- TrendFitz has slipped 1,601 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,450. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Fitz means “son of”. Our records link it to English and Irish roots.
About the name Fitz
Fitz is a boy name of English and Irish origin meaning “son of”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with F and ending in “-itz”. US birth records list Fitz for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 35 of those 112 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #1,849 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,450, with 33 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.5 | 392,157 boys |
| 1920s | 1.6 | 609,756 boys |
| 1940s | 1.7 | 591,716 boys |
| 1960s | 1.1 | 917,431 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,219,512 boys |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 2,040,816 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 68,306 boys |
| 2020s | 32 | 30,928 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Fitz
What does the name Fitz mean?
Fitz means “son of” in English.
What is the origin of the name Fitz?
Fitz has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Fitz a boy or girl name?
Fitz is a boy name.
How popular is the name Fitz?
Fitz ranked #3,450 for US boys in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#1,849).