How Many People Are Named Gryphon?
Complete statistics for the name Gryphon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gryphon, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 628 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 525,767 Americans. The majority of Gryphons are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 635 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gryphon Through the Generations
Gryphon, a name that's seen its peak in 2008 with 39 births, has since been on a steady decline. With an average age of 15, it's clear that most Gryphons are part of the younger generation, with 627 under 30 and only 8 aged between 30 and 60. This trend reflects a name that's popular among new parents but hasn't yet gained widespread adoption.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gryphon's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gryphon
How Many People Have the Name Gryphon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 628 people in the United States currently share the name Gryphon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 525,767 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gryphon a Common or Rare Name?
Gryphon 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 Gryphon Mean?
Gryphon means "mythical creature" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gryphon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gryphon Most Popular?
The name Gryphon reached peak popularity in 2008, with 39 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 Gryphon?
Approximately 628 people named Gryphon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 635. That works out to roughly 1 in 525,767 Americans.
Is Gryphon a rare name?
Gryphon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 525,767 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gryphon mean?
Gryphon means "mythical creature" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Gryphon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gryphon are male and 0% are female.
When was Gryphon most popular?
Gryphon peaked in 2008 with 39 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.