Boy nameCurrently #223 in the USSteady
Griffin
GRIF-in//ˈɡrɪfɪn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20237 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
Strong lord (Welsh); or mythical eagle-lion creature
Griffin comes from the Welsh Gruffudd, meaning 'strong lord' or 'prince', and separately evokes the mythical griffin, a creature with an eagle's head and a lion's body found in ancient legend. Its strong, dual meaning has made it a popular modern choice.
Griffin's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Griffin |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 26 |
| 1929 | 23 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 17 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1955 | 24 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 30 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 56 |
| 1977 | 62 |
| 1978 | 64 |
| 1979 | 72 |
| 1980 | 67 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 62 |
| 1983 | 86 |
| 1984 | 91 |
| 1985 | 154 |
| 1986 | 144 |
| 1987 | 262 |
| 1988 | 242 |
| 1989 | 261 |
| 1990 | 289 |
| 1991 | 266 |
| 1992 | 339 |
| 1993 | 454 |
| 1994 | 588 |
| 1995 | 701 |
| 1996 | 1,014 |
| 1997 | 1,401 |
| 1998 | 1,508 |
| 1999 | 1,559 |
| 2000 | 1,482 |
| 2001 | 1,434 |
| 2002 | 1,487 |
| 2003 | 1,554 |
| 2004 | 1,404 |
| 2005 | 1,393 |
| 2006 | 1,369 |
| 2007 | 1,510 |
| 2008 | 1,517 |
| 2009 | 1,573 |
| 2010 | 1,535 |
| 2011 | 1,592 |
| 2012 | 1,669 |
| 2013 | 1,640 |
| 2014 | 1,559 |
| 2015 | 1,636 |
| 2016 | 1,722 |
| 2017 | 1,542 |
| 2018 | 1,711 |
| 2019 | 1,651 |
| 2020 | 1,506 |
| 2021 | 1,613 |
| 2022 | 1,561 |
| 2023 | 1,748 |
| 2024 | 1,628 |
Griffin through the decades
- Griffin peaked in 2023, when 1,748 babies were named Griffin in the US.
- The 2010s were Griffin's strongest decade, averaging 1,626 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Griffin has risen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Griffin currently ranks #223 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
Griff
Variants & spellings
Gryffin