Boy · #212 in 2026

Griffin

Name: Popularity of the name Griffin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Griffin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Griffin is a masculine given name of Welsh origin. The name derives from Griffinus, which is a Latinised version of Griffith which was commonly used in medieval Wales. Griffith is an Anglicized form of Gruffydd, which ultimately derives from the Old Welsh Grippiud (prince).

Current Rank

#212

Peak Rank

#212 (2023)

Total Babies

53K

5-Yr Trend

+4%

1979

First Year

2026

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#3161

Peak Rank

780

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Griffin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Griffin

Griffin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1881, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 1,726 Griffins were born — ranking #214 that year. As of 2026, Griffin ranks #212 for baby boys with 1,677 births, holding steady (+4%). In total, more than 53K Griffins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Griffin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Griffin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gryphin
Griffen
Griffon
Gryphon
Graphing
Griffins
Griefing
Graphene
Giffin
Gryfon
Guffin
Gryphons

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Griffin

What does the name Griffin mean?

How popular is Griffin in 2026?

In 2026, Griffin ranks #212 among boys' names in the U.S., with 1,677 babies given the name that year.

When was Griffin most popular?

Griffin reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #212 that year with 1,726 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Griffin most popular?

Griffin has historically been most popular in North Dakota, Maine, Vermont. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Griffin.

Is Griffin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Griffin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Griffin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Griffin include Emanuel, Conrad, Skyler. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Griffin

Griffin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 53K births in the dataset. Griffin's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #212. Use the chart and map above to compare Griffin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.