Griffen
Every Griffen since 1985 — 1,808 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Griffen
Griffen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,465 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,808 American babies have been named Griffen. Its peak came in 1999, when 110 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Griffen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Griffen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,465 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,516 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,745 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,027 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,261 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,955 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,836 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,925 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,210 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,717 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,180 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,830 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3,078 |
| 2012 | 53 | #2,392 |
| 2011 | 50 | #2,484 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,178 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,059 |
| 2008 | 72 | #1,974 |
| 2007 | 70 | #2,003 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1,928 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,019 |
| 2004 | 78 | #1,660 |
| 2003 | 86 | #1,502 |
| 2002 | 86 | #1,476 |
| 2001 | 80 | #1,515 |
| 2000 | 93 | #1,366 |
| 1995 | 35 | #2,268 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,254 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,054 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Griffen in 2025?
Griffen ranked #5,465 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Griffen?
1,808 babies have been named Griffen in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Griffen most popular?
Griffen peaked in 1999, when 110 newborns received the name.
Is Griffen a boy or girl name?
Griffen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Griffen rising or falling?
Griffen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.