Griff
boy nameGriff entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #2210 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#2210
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3809 |
| 1930s | #3534 |
| 1940s | #3050 |
| 1950s | #3153 |
| 1960s | #3367 |
| 1970s | #3982 |
| 2010s | #9126 |
| 2020s | #9036 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Griff are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Griff alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Griff in 2025?
- Griff is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Griff most popular?
- Griff peaked in 1960, reaching #2210 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Griff with classmates?
- Griff will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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