Griffin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Griffin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Griffin?
Griffin is spelled G-R-I-F-F-I-N. The name has 7 letters.
Griffin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Griffin is commonly associated with the Welsh personal name “Gruffudd” or “Gruffydd”, which may mean “strong lord” or “prince.”
- Origin
- Griffin may derive from the Old Welsh name “Gruffudd” or “Gruffydd”, later used as a surname in Welsh and Irish contexts.
- Pronunciation
- GRIF-in · 2 syllables
Griffin Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,722
Recorded Births21
Rank#222
Recorded Births1,627
- Girls usage rose 445 places to #5,722 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 1 place to #222 and recorded 10 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Griffin Mean?
Griffin is commonly associated with the Welsh personal name “Gruffudd” or “Gruffydd”, which may mean “strong lord” or “prince.”
Origin: Griffin may derive from the Old Welsh name “Gruffudd” or “Gruffydd”, later used as a surname in Welsh and Irish contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Griffin?
PronunciationGRIF-in
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Griffin?
- History
- The name Griffin has been used as both a surname and a given name in Welsh and Irish heritage, appearing in various historical records and maintaining moderate popularity into the 21st century.
Griffin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 21 | #5,722 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,627 | #222 |
| 2024 | Girls | 19 | #6,167 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,617 | #223 |
| 2023 | Girls | 22 | #5,549 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,728 | #214 |
| 2022 | Girls | 22 | #5,638 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,540 | #230 |
| 2021 | Girls | 21 | #5,748 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,592 | #232 |
| 2020 | Girls | 15 | #7,212 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,492 | #241 |
| 2019 | Girls | 28 | #4,773 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,624 | #232 |
| 2018 | Girls | 33 | #4,237 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,678 | #224 |
| 2017 | Girls | 20 | #6,044 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,522 | #243 |
| 2016 | Girls | 27 | #4,990 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,695 | #230 |
| 2015 | Girls | 22 | #5,833 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,614 | #236 |
| 2014 | Girls | 22 | #5,797 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,537 | #243 |
When Was Griffin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
1,728 recorded births
National rank #214
2016 · Boys
1,695 recorded births
National rank #230
2018 · Boys
1,678 recorded births
National rank #224
2012 · Boys
1,652 recorded births
National rank #220
Where Griffin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #46 | 27 |
| ME | #61 | 18 |
| VT | #64 | 7 |
| ND | #93 | 12 |
| MN | #114 | 55 |
| WI | #119 | 51 |
| DC | #120 | 7 |
| MD | #139 | 42 |