Griffon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Griffon means 'strong lord' and symbolizes courage and nobility.
Meaning of the Name Griffon
Griffon is a name of Welsh origin meaning 'strong lord'. It is derived from the Welsh word 'gruffudd' which means 'strong' or 'fierce', combined with the word 'mab' meaning 'son' or 'lord'. The name evokes strength, power, and leadership. In mythology, the griffon is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, symbolizing courage and nobility.
Popularity of the Name Griffon
The popularity for the name Griffon peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 19 births, which ranked number 11,484 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Griffon had the most male births in 2010 with 19, which ranked number 4,847 out of 14,266 male names. The number of births for the name Griffon has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 11 births, an increase of 83.33%. Among males, Griffon has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 11 births, an increase of 83.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Griffon
- 20 Year Trend of Griffon: 57.14%
- 10 Year Trend of Griffon: 83.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Griffon: 83.33%
Popularity of Griffon by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Griffon. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Griffon in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Griffon is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Griffon
- Total Births of Griffon: 12 (6.25%)
- Male Births of Griffon: 12 (6.25%)
Given the upward trend of Griffon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.25% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. Male births for Griffon have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 12 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.25%.