Griffith - A very unique male name
Griffith at a glance
Griffith is ranked #3988 among boy baby names in 2025, with 5 births in 2025. It peaked in 1915 at #1432 and first appeared on the charts in 1915.
- Rank in 2025
- #3988
- Births in 2025
- 5
- Peak year
- 1915 (#1432)
- First appeared
- 1915
- Popularity
- 1 in 293,257 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Griffith peaked in popularity 111 years ago in 1915 on position 1432.
Famous with this name
Melanie Griffith
Gattlin Griffith
James Griffith
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Griffith is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Griffith is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,593 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,593.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Griffith is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Griffith origin and meaning
Welsh surname
A transferred Welsh surname, the Anglicised form of Gruffudd, a Welsh princely name whose elements are disputed — 'strong lord' is the usual, unproven analysis
Griffith was the surname-form of medieval Welsh princes such as Gruffudd ap Llywelyn. As a US first name it is a rare surname transfer, and its Welsh root's meaning is not established.
Origin uncertain
Griffith is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Griffith, pop culture references for the name Griffith and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Griffith
We've found the following names that sound similar to Griffith, sorted by popularity.
Gurfateh / Grafton /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3988 |
| 1997 | 2741 |
| 1996 | 3240 |
| 1926 | 1488 |
| 1922 | 1474 |
| 1918 | 1523 |
| 1915 | 1432 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| California | 2593 |
Even more about Griffith
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Griffith a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Griffith?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
GRIF-ith · /ˈɡrɪfɪθ/
Around the world
- Gruffudd (Welsh) — The original Welsh form of the name.
Spellings and nicknames
- Griffiths — The commoner surname spelling, with an s.
Nicknames: Griff
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
A distinguished Welsh surname with princely history.
Worth knowing
- The '-strong lord' meaning in baby books is a guess, not an established derivation.
