Griffin
boy name#222 in 2025Griffin entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #214 in 2023, ranks #222 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#222
rank today
#214
peak (2023)
1,627
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #856 |
| 1890s | #977 |
| 1900s | #942 |
| 1910s | #1410 |
| 1920s | #1643 |
| 1930s | #1898 |
| 1940s | #1738 |
| 1950s | #1854 |
| 1960s | #2102 |
| 1970s | #1756 |
| 1980s | #911 |
| 1990s | #398 |
| 2000s | #238 |
| 2010s | #231 |
| 2020s | #227 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Griffin has been most popular in CA, OH, TX.
Living bearers
About 49,500 people named Griffin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Griffin alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Griffin in 2025?
- Griffin ranks #222 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,627 babies given the name.
- When was the name Griffin most popular?
- Griffin peaked in 2023, reaching #214 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Griffin with classmates?
- Griffin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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