Griffith Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GRIF-ith /ˈɡrɪfɪθ/

Origin: Welsh; English

Meaning: Welsh: strong chief; English: fierce

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Griffith has its roots in the Welsh language, derived from the Old Welsh name "Grippiud," which is believed to mean "strong chief" or "fierce lord." The name evolved through various forms, including the Latinized version "Grifinus" and the Old French "Griffin," before entering the English lexicon. The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Welsh names were adapted into the Anglo-Norman culture, leading to the modern form "Griffith." Historically, the name Griffith is associated with several notable figures in Welsh history, including Griffith ap Cynan, a 12th-century king of Gwynedd, who played a significant role in the struggle for Welsh independence against Norman incursions.

The name also appears in various medieval texts and genealogies, reflecting its importance in Welsh heritage. Additionally, the name is linked to the legendary figure of King Arthur, as some traditions suggest that Griffith was one of his knights, further embedding the name within the tapestry of Welsh folklore.

Culturally, Griffith has been embraced as a symbol of strength and leadership, resonating with the ideals of nobility and valor in Welsh tradition. The name has also been associated with various saints, including Saint Griffith, a lesser-known figure in early Christian Wales, which adds a layer of religious significance.

The diminutive form "Griff" has also emerged, although it is less commonly used in historical texts. Overall, Griffith embodies a rich historical legacy, reflecting the intertwining of language, culture, and identity in Wales.

Famous people named Griffith

In this section, you will find notable people named Griffith. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Griffith who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Griffith Jones is an actor best known for The Man Who Knew Too Much, The Last of Mrs. Cheyney, and The Man in the White Suit.

Griffith Park is a notable public park in Los Angeles, California, known for its hiking trails, observatory, and the Hollywood Sign.

Fictional characters named Griffith

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Griffith is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Berserk. He is the charismatic leader of the Band of the Hawk and plays a pivotal role in the story's themes of ambition and betrayal.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Griffith, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Griffith. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Griffith was first seen in the United States in 1899.

Griffith has ranked as high as #6649 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Griffith has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Griffith is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Griffith was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Griffith.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 22 22
2024 19 19
2023 16 16
2022 13 13
2021 22 22
2020 14 14
2019 15 15
2018 23 23
2017 25 25
2016 12 12
2015 13 13
2014 12 12
2013 15 15
2012 10 10
2011 18 18
2010 18 18
2009 15 15
2008 14 14
2007 14 14
2006 18 18
2005 23 23
2004 14 14
2003 13 13
2002 18 18
2001 19 19
2000 17 17
1999 24 24
1998 23 23
1997 14 14
1996 26 26
1995 19 19
1994 16 16
1993 25 25
1992 20 20
1991 15 15
1990 20 20
1989 10 10
1988 12 12
1987 18 18
1986 17 17
1985 14 14
1984 6 6
1983 8 8
1982 6 6
1981 11 11
1980 15 15
1979 14 14
1978 13 13
1977 6 6
1976 5 5
1975 8 8
1974 10 10
1973 10 10
1971 9 9
1970 6 6
1969 7 7
1968 16 16
1966 7 7
1965 13 13
1964 18 18
1963 15 15
1962 21 21
1961 9 9
1960 11 11
1959 13 13
1958 8 8
1957 14 14
1956 15 15
1955 18 18
1954 8 8
1953 14 14
1952 19 19
1951 15 15
1950 12 12
1949 10 10
1948 12 12
1947 17 17
1946 11 11
1945 9 9
1944 5 5
1943 22 22
1942 15 15
1941 9 9
1940 15 15
1938 12 12
1937 13 13
1936 14 14
1935 6 6
1934 11 11
1933 9 9
1932 13 13
1931 5 5
1930 7 7
1929 12 12
1928 9 9
1927 11 11
1926 16 16
1925 17 17
1924 17 17
1923 15 15
1922 25 25
1921 14 14
1920 12 12
1919 10 10
1918 26 26
1917 17 17
1916 13 13
1915 14 14
1914 8 8
1912 7 7
1899 7 7

Top States for Griffith (1997)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
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