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Gryphon

Boy

Meaning of Gryphon: Greek: 'hooked nose' or 'mythical creature'

Gryphon is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4572nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#4572

21 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

656

First recorded 1996 · peak 2011

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 8 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 12 babies1999: 16 babies2000: 15 babies20002001: 22 babies2002: 29 babies2003: 21 babies2004: 29 babies2005: 25 babies2006: 22 babies2007: 25 babies2008: 39 babies2009: 27 babies2010: 31 babies20102011: 39 babies2012: 31 babies2013: 14 babies2014: 30 babies2015: 25 babies2016: 25 babies2017: 24 babies2018: 20 babies2019: 22 babies2020: 16 babies20202021: 17 babies2022: 15 babies2023: 21 babies2024: 15 babies2025: 21 babies
US babies named Gryphon per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 39.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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