Griffin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7160 in 2013 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 37 births ranking #3183. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 29.2%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 103,201 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.