How Many People Are Named Griffyn?
Complete statistics for the name Griffyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Griffyn, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 503 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 655,924 Americans. The majority of those named Griffyn are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 4 are known for their practicality and reliability.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 508 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: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Griffyn Through the Generations
Griffyn emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2020 with 33 births. It's predominantly used by younger generations, with all 508 individuals under the age of 30. This trend suggests that Griffyn is a name chosen by parents looking for something unique and contemporary, reflecting a shift towards more creative and less traditional naming choices.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Griffyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Griffyn
How Many People Have the Name Griffyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 503 people in the United States currently share the name Griffyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 655,924 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Griffyn a Common or Rare Name?
Griffyn 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 Griffyn Mean?
Griffyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Griffyn in SSA data, approximately 88% are male and 12% are female.
When Was Griffyn Most Popular?
The name Griffyn reached peak popularity in 2020, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Griffyn?
Approximately 503 people named Griffyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 508. That works out to roughly 1 in 655,924 Americans.
Is Griffyn a rare name?
Griffyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 655,924 Americans has this name.
What does the name Griffyn mean?
Griffyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Griffyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 88% of people named Griffyn are male and 12% are female.
When was Griffyn most popular?
Griffyn peaked in 2020 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.