Griffey, of Germanic origin, means "gravel". It is derived from an Old German word 'grif', which refers to gravel. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, partly due to its association with baseball player Ken Griffey Jr., often considered one of the greatest players of all time.
The name Griffey saw a significant increase in popularity between 2014 and 2021, with births peaking at 28 in 2021. However, there was a slight decline in 2022 and 2023, with 21 and 23 births respectively. Overall, from 2009 to 2023, the name Griffey was given to 186 babies.