Griffin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7020 in 2010 with 18 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 37 births ranking #3183. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 25.0%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 98,740 girls 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.