Total births
656
Boys' name · since 1996
Gryphon
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 656 babies named Gryphon, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6067
- among boys today
- 656
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Gryphon currently ranks #6067 among boys' names in America, with 656 babies recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Gryphon recorded 656 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #6067 nationally today, ahead of 58% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #6067 among boys today
- 656 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gryphon is currently the #6067 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 656 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6067
- among boys today
- 656
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Gryphon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6067
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Gryphon was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
39 babies were named Gryphon in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Gryphon compares
656 Top 38% higher than 62% of 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
Gryphon's all-time total is 79% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gryphon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 656 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Gryphon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gryphon's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gryphon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#6,067
Active since
1996
Gryphon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Gryphon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Gryphon's strongest decade.
261 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Gryphon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s
2000s
254 births
- 2010s
2010s
261 births
- 2020s
2020s
105 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 261 births (40% of all-time use).
How Gryphon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Gryphon's total volume
Gryphon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gryphon by state
Where Gryphon concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 2.7% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Gryphon's total US births 2.7%
Even split
18 of 656 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gryphon? ▼
Gryphon has been given to 656 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6067 as of the latest data. 39 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Gryphon most popular? ▼
Gryphon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 261 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Gryphon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gryphon are California (18 births), Virginia (5 births).
How long has the name Gryphon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gryphon since 1996 -- 30 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Gryphon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gryffin, Gryffen, Gryffon. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gryphon's data
- Gryphon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (261 total births) through the 2020s (105) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Gryphons (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1996–2025 (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. "Gryphon: #6067 Boys' Name - 656 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gryphon. 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 Gryphon 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 June 2026.