How Many People Are Named Griffen?
Complete statistics for the name Griffen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Griffen means 'a young lion' and is a rare choice for boys. Only 1,759 people named Griffen live in the US today, making up just 1 in 187,574 Americans. The majority, 88%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, insight, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 1,790 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Griffen Through the Generations
Griffen saw its peak popularity in 1999 with 110 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most Griffens are young adults, with 1,569 under 30 and only 221 aged between 30 and 60. This name's current trend reflects its status as a newer-generation choice, favored by parents looking for something unique yet strong.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Griffen's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Griffen
How Many People Have the Name Griffen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,906 people in the United States currently share the name Griffen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 114,057 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Griffen a Common or Rare Name?
Griffen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Griffen Mean?
Griffen means "young lion" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Griffen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Griffen Most Popular?
The name Griffen reached peak popularity in 1999, with 110 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Griffen?
Approximately 2,906 people named Griffen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,906. That works out to roughly 1 in 114,057 Americans.
Is Griffen a rare name?
Griffen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 114,057 Americans has this name.
What does the name Griffen mean?
Griffen means "young lion" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Griffen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Griffen are male and 0% are female.
When was Griffen most popular?
Griffen peaked in 1999 with 110 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.