Griffin is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #281 in 1996 with 990 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 1,726 births ranking #214. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 1,913 boys born was named Griffin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Griffin is a lively name with Celtic roots and a strong modern profile. It is often linked with meanings involving strength or leadership, though modern use also benefits from the vivid mythic association of the griffin creature.
The name has roots in Welsh naming and later spread through surname use. In English-speaking countries it feels both traditional and energetic, with a little extra imaginative flair.