How old is someone named Griffin?
The average Griffin is 17 years old.
Half of all living Griffins are between 8 and 25.
When was Griffin popular?
Griffin has been rising for years and peaked in 2023, so most Griffins are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 61 | 0 |
| 1910s | 175 | 0 |
| 1920s | 222 | 0 |
| 1930s | 149 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 177 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 182 | 120 |
| 1960s | 160 | 130 |
| 1970s | 371 | 340 |
| 1980s | 1,421 | 1,300 |
| 1990s | 8,119 | 7,900 |
| 2000s | 14,723 | 14,000 |
| 2010s | 16,258 | 16,000 |
| 2020s | 9,716 | 9,700 |
How many Griffins are still alive?
About 50,000 Griffins are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 52,000 babies named Griffin since 1881.
Nearly every Griffin ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Griffin?
About half of living Griffins are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 10%
- Gen Z 47%
- Gen Alpha 42%
Is Griffin an old name?
No. Griffin is one of the youngest names around: younger than 77 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Griffin will be 30 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Griffin a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.5% of living Griffins are men.
Names the same age as Griffin
NAME TWIN
Griffin's name twin is Jonah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jonah's age curve is the closest match to Griffin's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Griffin
How old is the average Griffin?
The average Griffin in the US is 17 years old. The median is 16, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Griffin?
About 50,000 Griffins are alive in the US today, out of roughly 52,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Griffin most popular?
In 2023, when about 1,800 baby boys were named Griffin.
Is Griffin a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 47% of living Griffins, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this