Griffin
- Meaning
- Traditionally strong lord; also a mythical creature
- Pronunciation
- GRIF-in
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What does Griffin mean?
Griffin means “Traditionally strong lord; also a mythical creature”.
Griffin has a connection with the Welsh name Gruffudd, traditionally interpreted as “strong lord.” It can also be chosen directly from the English word for a mythical creature with a lion’s body and an eagle’s head and wings. These are distinct reasons a family might arrive at the same name.
Griff is a short form, while Griffith preserves another familiar version of the Welsh name. Actor Griffin Dunne is a recognizable bearer. Parents choosing Griffin for its mythological imagery do not need to claim Welsh ancestry, and families honoring a Welsh name need not intend the creature association. Explaining the intended connection gives the name a more personal story.
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How popular is Griffin?
United States · 2025Explore how often Griffin is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #222 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Griffin
- 1,627 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 0.6% More than 2024
Griffin over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #222 | 1,627 |
| 2025 | Girls | #5,788 | 21 |
| 2024 | Boys | #223 | 1,617 |
| 2024 | Girls | #6,247 | 19 |
| 2023 | Boys | #214 | 1,728 |
| 2023 | Girls | #5,622 | 22 |
| 2022 | Boys | #230 | 1,540 |
| 2022 | Girls | #5,698 | 22 |
| 2021 | Boys | #232 | 1,592 |
| 2021 | Girls | #5,827 | 21 |
| 2020 | Boys | #241 | 1,492 |
| 2020 | Girls | #7,339 | 15 |
| 2019 | Boys | #232 | 1,624 |
| 2019 | Girls | #4,815 | 28 |
| 2018 | Boys | #224 | 1,678 |
| 2018 | Girls | #4,269 | 33 |
| 2017 | Boys | #243 | 1,522 |
| 2017 | Girls | #6,130 | 20 |
| 2016 | Boys | #230 | 1,695 |
| 2016 | Girls | #5,045 | 27 |
| 2015 | Boys | #236 | 1,614 |
| 2015 | Girls | #5,897 | 22 |
| 2014 | Boys | #243 | 1,537 |
| 2014 | Girls | #5,860 | 22 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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