boy name
Griffin
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#222 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Griffin in the US, 1880–2025
Griffin first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2023, when 1,728 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,627.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Griffin popular?
Near its peak Griffin is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2023.
| 2020s | 9,596 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16,043 | |
| 2000s | 14,556 | |
| 1990s | 7,942 | |
| 1980s | 1,347 | |
| 1970s | 366 | |
| 1960s | 160 | |
| 1950s | 182 | |
| 1940s | 177 | |
| 1930s | 149 | |
| 1920s | 222 | |
| 1910s | 175 | |
| 1900s | 61 | |
| 1890s | 40 | |
| 1880s | 35 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Griffin a boy or a girl name?
Griffin is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Griffin a popular name right now?
Griffin is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2023.
How popular is the name Griffin?
In 2025, Griffin ranked #222 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Griffin most popular?
Griffin was most popular in 2023, when about 1,728 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.