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Why parents love Griffin- The mythological griffin is a majestic half-lion, half-eagle creature.
- The Welsh meaning strong lord is powerful.
- Two syllables with a strong, commanding sound: GRIF-in.
- Griff is a cool, sharp nickname.
- Family Guy keeps it humorously current.
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The vibe of Griffin
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Origin & history of Griffin
Welsh Gruffudd (griff 'strong' + udd 'lord')
→ Anglicised Griffin / also mythological griffin
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English / Welsh roots
Griffin may come from the Welsh Gruffudd meaning strong lord, or from the mythological griffin — a creature with an eagle's head and wings and a lion's body that guarded treasures. The griffin appears in ancient Egyptian, Persian, and Greek art. Peter Griffin is the protagonist of Family Guy (1999–present). Blake Griffin was one of the NBA's most exciting players.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval Wales as Gruffudd; the mythological griffin dates to ancient Mesopotamia.
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Today
Griffin remains a beloved choice, ranking #230 in the US. 50,148 babies have been named Griffin since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Griffin?
2023
peak year
Griffin entered U.S. records in 1881, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2023, 1,726 babies received the name (ranked #214). Today it sits around #230, with roughly 1,632 babies named Griffin each year. Griffin's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 50,148 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,726
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #214)
(ranked #214)
1,632
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
16,320
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
50,148
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Griffin6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Griffin's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — flying and roaring. People named Griffin tend to be strong, commanding, and gifted at combining different strengths.
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Combines different strengths✦
Lion-eagle power◈
Strong lord◎
Treasure guardian♡
Wingspan confidenceG7
R9
I9
F6
F6
I9
N5
Sum: 51 → Life path 6
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Personality of Griffin❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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