Griffin
How to say it: GRIF-in · /ˈɡrɪfɪn/
From Welsh 'Gruffudd' meaning 'strong lord'; also linked to the mythological griffin (half eagle, half lion).
Griffin was the 234th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,627 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #235 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #234 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,627 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,961 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #235 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Griffin kept climbing into the 2020s for its strongest showing yet. A slight dip looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Airy consonants over a strong stride give it muscle without heaviness. Archer shares its spirit, and Griff works as a short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Griffin is about 1 in 82.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
Famous people named Griffin
- Griffin Dunne (born 1955)American actor, film director and film producer
- Griffin Gluck (born 2000)American actor
- Griffin Yow (born 2002)American soccer player
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