Griffith
Meaningstrong lord · Welsh
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #857 in 1899
22 babies were named Griffith in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,441 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1899–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Griffith, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Griffith would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGriffith first shows up in US birth records in 1899, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 126 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1899, when it ranked #857. Today it's #4,539, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGriffith has climbed 1,441 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Griffith means “strong lord”.
About the name Griffith
Griffith is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning “strong lord”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ith”. US birth records list Griffith for boys from 1899 to 2025, in 111 of those 127 years. Its best year was 1899, when it ranked #857 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 66 | 15,175 boys |
| 1910s | 11 | 87,796 boys |
| 1920s | 13 | 74,405 boys |
| 1930s | 8.6 | 116,550 boys |
| 1940s | 8.5 | 117,096 boys |
| 1950s | 6.8 | 147,710 boys |
| 1960s | 6.0 | 166,667 boys |
| 1970s | 4.9 | 203,666 boys |
| 1980s | 6.3 | 157,978 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 96,432 boys |
| 2000s | 8.3 | 120,482 boys |
| 2010s | 8.6 | 116,279 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 97,720 boys |
More Welsh boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Maddox · son of Madoc
Questions about the name Griffith
What does the name Griffith mean?
Griffith means “strong lord” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Griffith?
Griffith has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Griffith a boy or girl name?
Griffith is a boy name.
How popular is the name Griffith?
Griffith ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 1899 (#857).