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Gryphon
OriginMythological animal name or form of Griffin, Welsh
Meaning"strong lord"
US Rank#4762
2025 SSA
About Gryphon
Rare but rising, Gryphon is an intriguing name that combines several stylish associations. The Gryphon spelling relates directly to the fierce legendary creature that's eagle in front, lion behind. But there's also the authentic boys' name Griffin, a name that's maintained consistent popularity for a quarter century without getting too popular.
Pronounced GRIF-un.
As of October 2026, Gryphon ranked #4762 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2963 in 2011.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,559 | 30 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | #4,115 | 25 | 13 |
| 2016 | #4,133 | 25 | 13.2 |
| 2017 | #4,260 | 24 | 13 |
| 2018 | #4,806 | 20 | 11 |
| 2019 | #4,529 | 22 | 12.3 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,791 | 21 | 12.3 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,762 | 21 | 12.3 |
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