Rising since 2012, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Griffey since 2009
Babies named Griffey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s | 128 |
Meaning & origin
Griffey entered the U.S. naming scene in 2009, a late arrival compared to traditional surnames turned first names. Its peak popularity came in 2021, though even then it remained a highly uncommon choice. The name likely gained visibility through baseball star Ken Griffey Jr., whose Hall of Fame career ended in 2010. Since 2012, its usage has been steadily rising, though it has not yet broken into the top 5000 ranks widely. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 89,899 baby boys received the name. While not recorded in any state's top names, Griffey appeals to parents seeking a distinctive surname-style name with a strong, noble meaning derived from its Welsh root.
Griffey is a transferred use of the Welsh surname Griffith, itself from the given name Gruffudd, composed of elements meaning 'lord' or 'prince' and perhaps 'chief.' As a given name, Griffey emerged in the United States in the 21st century, likely influenced by the prominence of baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. It remains a rare but steadily growing choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Griff
Sibling names for Griffey
Names that share Griffey's style, for a brother or sister.
