Griffin
Griffin is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Strong lord or fierce chief.
Origin and history
Griffin is derived from the Welsh personal name Gruffudd, combined with the influence of the mythical creature of the same name. It has a long history as both a surname and a given name in the English-speaking world. In the U.S., it has seen a steady rise in popularity as a given name since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
51,051 babies in the United States have been named Griffin since 1880. It ranks #504 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #224.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.4 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- TX (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 35 |
| 1890-1900 | 40 |
| 1900-1910 | 61 |
| 1910-1920 | 175 |
| 1920-1930 | 222 |
| 1930-1940 | 149 |
| 1940-1950 | 177 |
| 1950-1960 | 182 |
| 1960-1970 | 160 |
| 1970-1980 | 366 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,347 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,942 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,556 |
| 2010-2019 | 16,043 |
| 2020-2029 | 9,596 |
Famous people named Griffin
- Griffin Dunne: Actor, Director
- Griffin Gluck: Actor
Nicknames
Griff, Fin
Fun facts
- Griffin originated as an Anglicized form of the Old Welsh name Gruffudd, which combines elements meaning strong and lord.
- The name shares its spelling with the mythical griffin, a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.