Is Griffin a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Griffin is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Griffin?

It’s currently ranked #212 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Griffin Boy

Popularity: #212 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationGRIF-in / ˈɡrɪfɪn

Welsh; Irish; English

Meaning

Welsh: strong in faith; Irish: fierce; English: griffin (mythical creature)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Griffin has roots in Welsh mythology, where it is associated with the legendary creature known as the griffin, symbolizing strength and vigilance. In Irish culture, it is derived from the surname Ó Gríobhtha, meaning 'descendant of Gríobhtha.' The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and has gained popularity in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Griffin has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Garrison Galen Gentry

Variants

Griffen
Grifin

International Variants

Grégoire (French)
Griffin (Irish)
Grifone (Italian)

Famous people named Griffin

Griffin Dunne is an American actor and director known for his roles in films such as 'An American Werewolf in London.'.

Griffin McElroy is a popular podcaster and co-founder of the McElroy family of podcasts, including 'My Brother, My Brother and Me.'.

Griffin Kunitz is a notable American entrepreneur and founder of a successful tech startup.

Griffin Stenger is a professional athlete known for his achievements in competitive swimming.

Fictional characters named Griffin

Griffin is a character in H.G. Wells' novel 'The Invisible Man,' known for his experiments with invisibility.

Griffin is a character in the animated series 'Family Guy,' serving as the last name of the main character, Peter Griffin.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Griffin was first seen in the United States in 1881. Griffin has ranked as high as #365 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Griffin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Griffin (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
OH	96	6%
CA	85	6%
TX	80	5%
MN	67	4%
NY	66	4%
IL	65	4%
PA	64	4%
IN	62	4%
MI	59	4%
MA	57	4%
FL	55	4%
NC	54	4%
GA	52	3%
TN	52	3%
VA	42	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1881	6
1882	5
1884	7
1885	5
1887	5
1889	7
1890	7
1891	6
1892	5
1894	5
1896	5
1897	6
1898	6
1900	7
1901	8
1902	6
1903	9
1904	5
1905	9
1906	9
1908	8
1910	8
1911	11
1912	14
1913	14
1914	22
1915	16
1916	19
1917	23
1918	23
1919	25
1920	24
1921	23
1922	18
1923	22
1924	23
1925	23
1926	25
1927	15
1928	26
1929	23
1930	13
1931	12
1932	14
1933	19
1934	17
1935	18
1936	12
1937	17
1938	12
1939	15
1940	17
1941	19
1942	13
1943	17
1944	16
1945	11
1946	23
1947	22
1948	20
1949	19
1950	14
1951	18
1952	19
1953	15
1954	21
1955	24
1956	13
1957	18
1958	20
1959	20
1960	13
1961	16
1962	13
1963	17
1964	15
1965	15
1966	10
1967	17
1968	14
1969	30
1970	15
1971	18
1972	12
1973	19
1974	23
1975	30
1976	56
1977	62
1978	64
1979	67
1980	59
1981	45
1982	56
1983	81
1984	82
1985	148
1986	144
1987	252
1988	232
1989	248
1990	277
1991	259
1992	329
1993	432
1994	566
1995	689
1996	990
1997	1,364
1998	1,491
1999	1,545
2000	1,468
2001	1,418
2002	1,472
2003	1,536
2004	1,385
2005	1,376
2006	1,353
2007	1,486
2008	1,504
2009	1,558
2010	1,517
2011	1,581
2012	1,652
2013	1,623
2014	1,537
2015	1,614
2016	1,695
2017	1,522
2018	1,678
2019	1,623
2020	1,491
2021	1,592
2022	1,539
2023	1,726
2024	1,609