Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Griffin.
National Rank (2025)
#222
All-Time Peak Rank
#214 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
51,051
Unisex Distribution98.5% Boy / 1.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Griffin Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Griffin
According to SSA data, Griffin achieved its highest historical rank of #214 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2023 with 1,728 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 0.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 116 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Griffin scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+0.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,728Births in 2023
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
116Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:35
1890s:40
1900s:61
1910s:175
1920s:222
1930s:149
1940s:177
1950s:182
1960s:160
1970s:366
1980s:1,347
1990s:7,942
2000s:14,556
2010s:16,043
2020s:9,596
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGri-ffin
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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