Baby Name Popularity Profile

Griffin

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Griffin.

✦ Mythological creature; strong lord 🌍 Celtic, Greek mythological royal
National Rank (2025) #222
All-Time Peak Rank #214 Achieved 2023
Total U.S. Births 51,051 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 98.7% Boy / 1.3% Girl Overwhelmingly Male
First Recorded 1881 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 1,728 births in 2023
💡 The Griffin Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Mythological creature; strong lord
Language Origin Celtic, Greek
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Welsh name Gruffydd, meaning 'strong lord' or 'prince'. Also associated with the mythological creature griffin, from Greek mythology.
Common Nicknames
Griff
Alternative Spellings
Griffyn
Pronunciation: GRIF-in
Themes & Categories
mythological royal
Etymology confidence: High

📖 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)

Registration footprint of Griffin across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +0.8% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,728 births in 2023
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 33 yrs
Registry Streak 116 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
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 Syllables Gri-ffin
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State New Hampshire
Top States New Hampshire, Maine, Utah, Vermont, Minnesota
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
New Hampshire #46 518 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #64 459 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #145 847 2016 +12.1% Growth
Vermont #71 160 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #114 1,655 2011 +34.1% Growth
Washington #205 1,410 2022 +21.2% Growth
Oregon #224 755 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #170 327 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #167 988 2023 +19.4% Growth
Connecticut #191 835 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #190 1,687 2016 18.2% Decline
Massachusetts #154 1,736 1998 +2.2% Growth
Wisconsin #120 1,386 2013 5.6% Decline
Nevada #284 227 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #219 1,670 1999 +21.7% Growth
Ohio #168 2,697 2018 4.8% Decline
Michigan #145 2,182 2002 +1.4% Growth
Kansas #168 596 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #178 1,201 2021 1.9% Decline
Arizona #336 690 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #140 830 2025 +44.8% Growth
South Dakota #158 184 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #158 707 2022 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #198 1,519 2023 +6.8% Growth
North Dakota #96 178 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #207 2,498 2010 +16.3% Growth
Virginia #255 1,127 2022 24.4% Decline
Kentucky #157 857 2024 2.8% Decline
Florida #340 1,640 2021 +23.9% Growth
Montana #161 139 2022 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #279 660 2000 28.6% Decline
Alabama #156 831 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #177 330 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #189 917 2019 +52.0% Growth
California #344 4,035 1997 1.0% Decline
New Jersey #328 1,047 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #227 385 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #149 125 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #197 456 2016 Insufficient historical volume
New York #240 2,504 1999 +55.8% Growth
Pennsylvania #226 1,690 2023 1.8% Decline
Texas #479 2,320 2022 13.6% Decline
District of Columbia #129 135 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #299 510 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 50 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 73 2019 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #273 219 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 31 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #489 249 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 17 2009 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 34 2008 Insufficient historical volume

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