How Many People Are Named Gryffin?
Complete statistics for the name Gryffin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gryffin, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 1,060 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 311,303 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 1,069 living bearers under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 1,069 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gryffin Through the Generations
Gryffin emerged strongly in recent years, peaking in 2022 with 99 births. This surge reflects its status as a newer-generation name, with all 1,069 living Gryffins being under 30. The name's popularity is rising, indicating it's becoming increasingly favored among parents seeking unique monikers for their children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gryffin's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gryffin
How Many People Have the Name Gryffin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,060 people in the United States currently share the name Gryffin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 311,303 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gryffin a Common or Rare Name?
Gryffin 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 Gryffin Mean?
Gryffin means "creative variant of Griffin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gryffin in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Gryffin Most Popular?
The name Gryffin reached peak popularity in 2022, with 99 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 Gryffin?
Approximately 1,060 people named Gryffin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,069. That works out to roughly 1 in 311,303 Americans.
Is Gryffin a rare name?
Gryffin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 311,303 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gryffin mean?
Gryffin means "creative variant of Griffin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gryffin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Gryffin are male and 2% are female.
When was Gryffin most popular?
Gryffin peaked in 2022 with 99 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.