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👦As Boy Name

1997

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#3794

Peak Rank

498

Total Count

29

Years Active

👧As Girl Name

2009

First Year

2020

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#10862

Peak Rank

58

Total Count

9

Years Active

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## The Story of Griffyn

### As a girl name

Griffyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 9 Griffyns were born — ranking #10,862 that year. As of 2026, Griffyn ranks #13,441 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 58 Griffyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Griffyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 29 Griffyns were born — ranking #3,794 that year. As of 2026, Griffyn ranks #4,346 for boys with 24 births, gradually rising (+7%). In total, more than 498 Griffyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Griffyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Griffyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Griffin](/griffin)
* Gryphin
* [Griffen](/griffen)
* [Griffon](/griffon)
* [Gryphon](/gryphon)
* Graphing
* Griffins
* Griefing
* Graphene
* Giffin
* Gryfon
* Guffin

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Griffyn

What does the name Griffyn mean?

Griffyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Griffyn in 2026?

In 2026, Griffyn ranks #4,346 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Griffyn most popular?

Griffyn reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,794 that year with 29 babies given the name.

Is Griffyn a unisex name?

Yes — Griffyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 10% of Griffyns assigned female and 90% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Griffyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Griffyn include Ra, Ryle, Tamari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦RaPeak #3794](/ra)[👦RylePeak #3794](/ryle)[👦TamariPeak #3794](/tamari)[👦ZaydynPeak #3794](/zaydyn)

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧WilleminaPeak #10862](/willemina)[👧DelizaPeak #10862](/deliza)[👧KamilliaPeak #10862](/kamillia)[👧KristellaPeak #10862](/kristella)

## About the name Griffyn 

Griffyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 498 births in the dataset. Griffyn's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,794\. Use the chart and map above to compare Griffyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2023 → ](/year/2023)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "G" → ](/letter/g)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.