NAME PROFILE

Griffith

Derived from Old English elements meaning 'stone clearing' or 'stony meadow.' This name suggests a person who is exceptionally grounded, dependable, and possesses a quiet, enduring strength like the earth itself.

Key Stats

Total births1,550
GenderMale (2% / 98%)
Peak year1922
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1915
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

PA — 57%CA — 43%AK — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

John Stanly (U.S. Representative from North Carolina) · Stanly Mushidi (Professional basketball player) · Stanly Ferot (Professional cyclist) · Stanly Okoro (Professional footballer) · Stanly Waithaka Mburu (Long-distance runner)

Nicknames & Diminutives

StanLee

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