Griffinn
A name derived from a mythical creature consisting of a lion with wings and an eagle's head.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Griffinn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Griffinn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Griffinn births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Griffinn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Griffinn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,930
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Griffinn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Griffinn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Griffinn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Griffinn
The name Griffinn has its roots in the Welsh and English cultures, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Welsh word "gryfyn," meaning "strong" or "vigorous," and the English word "griffin," referring to the mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
During the Medieval period, the griffin was a popular symbol in heraldry, representing courage, strength, and vigilance. This mythical creature was often depicted on family crests and coats of arms, which may have influenced the adoption of the name Griffinn.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Griffinn can be found in the annals of Welsh history. In the 12th century, a Welsh prince named Griffinn ap Cynan (c. 1075 - c. 1137) ruled the Kingdom of Gwynedd and played a significant role in the struggles against Norman invaders.
In England, the name Griffinn gained prominence in the 14th century. Sir Griffinn Markham (c. 1292 - 1364) was a renowned English soldier and courtier who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. His bravery and loyalty earned him numerous honors and land grants.
Another notable figure bearing the name Griffinn was Griffinn Higgs (c. 1589 - 1659), an English mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and is credited with introducing the concept of "physical geometry" to describe the motion of celestial bodies.
In the realm of literature, Griffinn Jones (c. 1683 - 1761) was a Welsh clergyman and writer who is remembered for his efforts to promote education and literacy among the Welsh people. He established a system of circulating schools, known as the "Circulating Welsh Charity Schools," which provided basic education to children in rural areas.
Another notable figure was Griffinn Fawr (c. 1170 - c. 1235), a Welsh prince and warrior who played a crucial role in the struggle against the English during the reign of King John. He is celebrated in Welsh folklore and literature for his bravery and leadership in defending Welsh independence.
While the name Griffinn has its roots in Welsh and English history, it has since been adopted and used in various cultures around the world, often associated with strength, courage, and mythical symbolism.
People
Griffinn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Griffinn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Griffinn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Griffinn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Griffinn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Griffinn a common name?
We classify Griffinn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Griffinn most popular?
The single biggest year for Griffinn was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Griffinn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Griffinn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Griffinn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Griffinn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Griffinn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Griffinn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Griffinn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Griffinn?
You can see how many Americans are named Griffinn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.