Total births
231
Boys' name · since 1995
Griffon
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 231 babies named Griffon, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9378
- among boys today
- 231
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Griffon is the #9378 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 231 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Griffon recorded 231 times among boys since 1995, holding rank #9378 nationally today, ahead of 34% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2024.
- #9378 among boys today
- 231 born since 1995
- 2000s peak decade
- 34% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Griffon is currently the #9378 boys' name in America, more common than 34% of boys - 231 born since 1995, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9378
- among boys today
- 231
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Griffon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9378
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 34% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Griffon was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
19 babies were named Griffon in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Griffon compares
231 41st percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Griffon's all-time total is 37% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Griffon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 231 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 19 | 23 | 22,252 |
Griffon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Griffon splits its recorded history at 2009: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Griffon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#9,378
Active since
1995
Griffon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2024
- Peak year (2010)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Griffon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Griffon's strongest decade.
95 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Griffon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s
2000s
95 births
- 2010s
2010s
70 births
- 2020s 30
2020s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 95 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Griffon? ▼
231 babies have been named Griffon since 1995. It currently ranks #9378 among boys. The peak year was 2010 with 19 births.
When was Griffon most popular? ▼
Griffon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 95 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
How long has the name Griffon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Griffon since 1995 -- 30 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Griffon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Griffin, Griffen, Griffith, Griffyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Griffon's data
- Griffon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (95 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Griffon
Nearby Names Like Griffon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Griffon
Griffin Boy
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Griffen Boy
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Griffith Boy
#5078 1,550 births
Griffyn Boy
#4516 468 births
Grier Boy
#9084 332 births
Compare Griffon side by side: Griffon vs Griffin Griffon vs Griffen Griffon vs Griffith
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Griffon: #9378 Boys' Name - 231 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/griffon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Griffon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.