How Many People Are Named Griffin?

50,148

people in the United States are named Griffin

1 in 6,680 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1089

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0150%

Of US population

Peak Year

2023

1,748 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: GRIF-in
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Latinized form of GRUFFUDD. This name can also be inspired by the English word griffin, a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, ultimately from Greek γρυψ (gryps).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.5%
Male
98.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 17.2 years old

Young (<30) 45,807
91.3%
Adult (30–60) 3,241
6.5%
Senior (>60) 1,100
2.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,929
Ohio 2,616
Illinois 2,441
New York 2,422
Texas 2,262
Michigan 2,112
Massachusetts 1,690
Indiana 1,642
Pennsylvania 1,636
Georgia 1,619

💡 Fun Facts About "Griffin"

  • 1,628 babies were named Griffin in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2023
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in California

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