Gryphon
Every Gryphon since 1996 — 656 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gryphon
Gryphon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,762 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 656 American babies have been named Gryphon. Its peak came in 2008, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Gryphon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gryphon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,762 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,001 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,793 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,966 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,414 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,540 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,530 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,807 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,261 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,134 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,116 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,560 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,022 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,472 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2,963 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,484 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,857 |
| 2008 | 39 | #3,026 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,047 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,279 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,755 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,314 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,029 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,132 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,761 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,875 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gryphon in 2025?
Gryphon ranked #4,762 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gryphon?
656 babies have been named Gryphon in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gryphon most popular?
Gryphon peaked in 2008, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Gryphon a boy or girl name?
Gryphon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gryphon rising or falling?
Gryphon has been roughly stable over the past decade.