Griffin
Boy name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Griffin: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2002.
Griffin, a name of Welsh origin, comes from the medieval given name Gruffudd, meaning "strong lord" or "prince," and was later Latinised as Griffinus. It also shares its spelling with the legendary griffin, a creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, which has made the name a popular choice for those drawn to myth and heraldry. Notable bearers include the American actor Griffin Dunne and the Scottish painter Sir James Gunn's son Griffin, though the name has deeper roots in Welsh royalty. The town of Griffin in Georgia, USA, was named after a landowner, not directly from the name's etymology, but places such as Griffithstown in Wales share the same root. A common variant is Griffith, which is equally popular in Scotland,
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20024 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7283 babies
- Total births
- 17since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y