Griffen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Griffen is of Welsh origin, meaning 'strong lord'. It evolved from the name Gruffudd, with historical forms including Griffith. The name conveys traits of strength and leadership, and it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Griffen is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Griffen has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Griffen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3755th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1736th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3689th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Griffen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Griffen"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡrɪfən/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
The name Griffen is derived from the Welsh name 'Gruffudd', which is composed of the elements 'gruff' meaning 'strong' and 'udd' meaning 'lord' or 'prince'.
Meaning
strong lord
Language Evolution
Gruffudd, Griffith, Griffen
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Wales during the medieval period and has remained in use throughout the centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Griffith, Griff, Gryff
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Griffen is seen as a strong and unique name, often associated with leadership and courage.
Famous People
Griffen McElroy, Griffen D. McCarty
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Griffen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Griffen"
"Griffen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3755th of 16616 | 221 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1736th of 24088 | 1,215 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3689th of 23106 | 354 |
Regional Popularity of "Griffen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
53.87% 1985th/3685 |
- |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
48.01% 3033rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.06% 1423rd/4582 |
40.07% 2069th/5164 |
49.04% 3586th/7313 |
28.35% 2116th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
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Regional Popularity of "Griffen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Griffen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Griffen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.