Total births
1,550
Boys' name · since 1899
Griffith
1,550 babies named Griffith in U.S. Social Security records since 1899, with the highest year being 1918. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5078
- among boys today
- 1,550
- born since 1899
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
1,550 babies have been named Griffith since 1899, making it today's #5078 boys' name.
Griffith has 1,550 recorded births among boys since 1899, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5078 as of the latest data, more common than 64% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1899 to 2025.
- #5078 among boys today
- 1,550 born since 1899
- 1990s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Griffith is currently the #5078 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 1,550 born since 1899, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5078
- among boys today
- 1,550
- born since 1899
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Griffith vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5078
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Griffith was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
26 babies were named Griffith in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
How Griffith compares
1,550 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
Griffith's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Griffith | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,550 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Griffith's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Griffith splits its recorded history at 1969: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1931 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Griffith at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1918
Current rank
#5,078
Active since
1899
Griffith popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1899–2025
- Peak year (1918)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 127 years of records
Griffith by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Griffith's strongest decade.
202 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Griffith births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 7
1890s
7 births
- 1910s
1910s
95 births
- 1920s
1920s
148 births
- 1930s
1930s
90 births
- 1940s
1940s
125 births
- 1950s
1950s
136 births
- 1960s
1960s
117 births
- 1970s
1970s
81 births
- 1980s
1980s
117 births
- 1990s
1990s
202 births
- 2000s
2000s
165 births
- 2010s
2010s
161 births
- 2020s
2020s
106 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 202 births (13% of all-time use).
How Griffith 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 Griffith's total volume
Griffith vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Griffith by state
Where Griffith concentrates geographically, total births since 1899
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 27 | 1.7% |
| #2 | California | | 17 | 1.1% |
Pennsylvania share of Griffith's total US births 1.7%
Even split
27 of 1,550 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Griffith? ▼
Since 1899, Social Security records show 1,550 babies named Griffith. Today it holds rank #5078 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 26 births.
When was Griffith most popular? ▼
Griffith was most popular in the 1990s decade with 202 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Griffith most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Griffith are Pennsylvania (27 births), California (17 births).
How long has the name Griffith been used? ▼
Griffith has been recorded in Social Security data since 1899, spanning 127 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Griffith? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Griffin, Griffen, Griffyn, Grier, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Griffith's data
- Griffith's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (202 total births) through the 2020s (106) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Griffiths (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Griffith
Nearby Names Like Griffith
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Griffith
Griffin Boy
#223 51,051 births
Griffen Boy
#5533 1,808 births
Griffyn Boy
#4516 468 births
Grier Boy
#9084 332 births
Griff Boy
#7317 286 births
Compare Griffith side by side: Griffith vs Griffin Griffith vs Griffen Griffith vs Griffyn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Griffith
Ivo #5077
849 births · Peak 1922
Arlis #5079
1,972 births · Peak 1931
Dannie #5076
9,137 births · Peak 1953
Anselmo #5080
2,748 births · Peak 1990
Rexford #5075
2,648 births · Peak 1925
Aldon #5081
1,618 births · Peak 1929
Celestino #5074
2,638 births · Peak 1922
Zenon #5082
1,276 births · Peak 1954
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1899–2025 (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. "Griffith: #5078 Boys' Name - 1,550 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/griffith. 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 Griffith 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 July 2026.