Total births
51,051
Boys' name · since 1881
Griffin
Since 1881, U.S. Social Security records show 51,051 babies named Griffin, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #223
- among boys today
- 51,051
- born since 1881
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 98%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Griffin is the #223 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 51,051 recorded since 1881.
Social Security Administration records show Griffin recorded 51,051 times among boys since 1881, holding rank #223 nationally today, ahead of 98% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2025.
- #223 among boys today
- 51,051 born since 1881
- 2010s peak decade
- 98% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Griffin is currently the #223 boys' name in America, more common than 98% of boys - 51,051 born since 1881, peaking in the 2010s.
- #223
- among boys today
- 51,051
- born since 1881
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 98%
- more common than other boys
Griffin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#223
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 98% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Griffin was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
1,728 babies were named Griffin in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Griffin compares
51,051 Top 4% higher than 96% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Griffin's all-time total is 139x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Griffin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 51,051 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 1,728 | 23 | 22,252 |
Griffin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Griffin splits its recorded history at 1957: 98% of all births land in the more recent half, 2% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1882 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 1,728 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Griffin at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2023
Current rank
#223
Active since
1881
Griffin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 1,728
- Annual births at peak, across 145 years of records
Griffin popularity over time - girls
758 total births recorded since 1979 (Griffin as girls' name)
Griffin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Griffin's strongest decade.
16,043 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Griffin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 35
1880s
35 births
- 1890s 40
1890s
40 births
- 1900s 61
1900s
61 births
- 1910s 175
1910s
175 births
- 1920s 222
1920s
222 births
- 1930s 149
1930s
149 births
- 1940s 177
1940s
177 births
- 1950s 182
1950s
182 births
- 1960s 160
1960s
160 births
- 1970s 366
1970s
366 births
- 1980s 1,347
1980s
1,347 births
- 1990s
1990s
7,942 births
- 2000s
2000s
14,556 births
- 2010s
2010s
16,043 births
- 2020s
2020s
9,596 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 16,043 births (31% of all-time use).
How Griffin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Griffin's total volume
Griffin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Griffin by state
Where Griffin concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 4,035 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 2,697 | 5.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 2,504 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 2,498 | 4.9% |
| #5 | Texas | | 2,320 | 4.5% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 2,182 | 4.3% |
| #7 | Massachusetts | | 1,736 | 3.4% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 1,690 | 3.3% |
California share of Griffin's total US births 7.9%
Even split
4,035 of 51,051 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 51 reporting states.
Griffin appears in 51 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Griffin? ▼
Since 1881, Social Security records show 51,051 babies named Griffin. Today it holds rank #223 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 1,728 births.
When was Griffin most popular? ▼
Griffin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 16,043 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Griffin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Griffin are California (4,035 births), Ohio (2,697 births), New York (2,504 births).
How long has the name Griffin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Griffin since 1881 -- 145 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Griffin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Griffen, Griffith, Griffyn, Grier, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Griffin's data
- Griffin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (16,043 total births) through the 2020s (9,596) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Griffins (4,035 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Griffin
Nearby Names Like Griffin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Griffin
Griffen Boy
#5533 1,808 births
Griffith Boy
#5078 1,550 births
Griffyn Boy
#4516 468 births
Grier Boy
#9084 332 births
Griff Boy
#7317 286 births
Compare Griffin side by side: Griffin vs Griffen Griffin vs Griffith Griffin vs Griffyn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Griffin
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1881–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Griffin: #223 Boys' Name - 51,051 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/griffin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Griffin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.