Griffyn
Every Griffyn since 1997 — 526 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Griffyn
Griffyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,281 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 526 American babies have been named Griffyn — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2020, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Griffyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Griffyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 18 | #5,281 |
| 2024 | — | — | 23 | #4,478 |
| 2023 | — | — | 29 | #3,826 |
| 2022 | — | — | 21 | #4,763 |
| 2021 | — | — | 24 | #4,290 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,045 | 27 | #3,857 |
| 2019 | — | — | 24 | #4,266 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,950 | 24 | #4,273 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,017 | 14 | #6,144 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,985 | 23 | #4,375 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,221 | 18 | #5,139 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,272 | 14 | #6,103 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,686 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,800 | 16 | #5,567 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,490 | 22 | #4,416 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,903 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,284 | 22 | #4,481 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,189 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,427 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,618 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #5,988 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,266 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,458 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #8,775 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,170 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13 | #5,386 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Griffyn in 2025?
Griffyn ranked #5,281 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Griffyn?
526 babies have been named Griffyn in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Griffyn most popular?
Griffyn peaked in 2020, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Griffyn a boy or girl name?
Griffyn is used for both: about 11% of babies named Griffyn have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Griffyn rising or falling?
Griffyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.