Mits
A Japanese masculine name derived from the word "mitsu," meaning honesty or truth.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Mits. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mits today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mits births was 1928 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mits. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mits. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1928
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1928 SSA rank
#3,998
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Mits: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mits by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mits during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mits
The name Mits has its origins in the Japanese language, where it is a shortened form of the name Mitsuo. Mitsuo is a combination of the Japanese words "mitsu," meaning "three," and "o," meaning "son." The name Mits, therefore, carries the meaning of "third son" or "third child."
In ancient Japanese culture, names were often given to children based on their birth order, and Mitsuo was a common name for the third-born son. The use of the name Mits as a shortened version can be traced back to the 16th century, when it began to appear in historical records.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Mits can be found in the "Taiheiki," a historical narrative of the wars between the Northern and Southern imperial courts in Japan during the late 14th century. The text refers to a samurai warrior named Mits Ashikaga, who fought in the battles of that era.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Mits Kuki lived in Japan. He was a prominent Confucian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the Neo-Confucian school of thought in Japan.
During the Edo period (1603-1867), Mits Tokugawa was a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over the Owari Domain. His leadership and governance played a crucial role in maintaining stability and prosperity in his region.
In the 19th century, Mits Murayama was a Japanese artist and painter known for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints. His works captured the vibrant culture and daily life of the Edo period and are now considered valuable historical artifacts.
Another notable individual with the name Mits was Mits Suzuki, a Japanese businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Suzuki Motor Corporation in 1909. His vision and innovative spirit played a significant role in the development of the Japanese automotive industry.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Mits, highlighting its longstanding presence and significance in Japanese culture and history.
People
Mits + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mits as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mits: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mits?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mits going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Mits a common name?
We classify Mits as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mits most popular?
The single biggest year for Mits was 1928, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mits is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mits in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mits a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mits in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mits still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mits in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mits can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Mits?
Want to know how many Americans are named Mits? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.