Griffin

Grif·finHuman

At a glance

Griffin is the #530 dog name in our records. About 1 in 2,024 male dogs is called Griffin, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Griffin?

#530dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,024male dogs
235dogs in the records
#507cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 9%Boys 86%Not recorded 5%

10% girls · 90% boys among 225 dogs with a recorded sex

Griffin over the years

Falling
02.95.92013: 1.6, 2014: 3.2, 2015: 5.1, 2016: 1.7, 2017: 1.1, 2018: 3.2, 2019: 0.9, 2020: 4.1, 2021: 2.6, 2022: 1.3, 2023: 1.9, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Griffin per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Griffin

Questions

Is Griffin a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (90% male).

How popular is Griffin for dogs?

Griffin is the #530 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 235 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Griffin?

Griffin is said in 2 syllables: Grif·fin. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Griffin?

Gryffin, Gryphon and Griffen sound similar.

What breeds are often named Griffin?

Pit Bulls, Poodles and Labrador Retrievers are the breeds most often called Griffin.

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