Griffyn
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,802 in 2023
18 babies were named Griffyn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,397 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Griffyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Griffyn, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Griffyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGriffyn first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #3,802.
- TrendGriffyn has slipped 1,397 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Griffyn
Griffyn is a boy name of Welsh origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-fyn”. US birth records list Griffyn for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 28 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #3,802 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.1 | 476,190 boys |
| 2000s | 6.0 | 166,113 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 96,618 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 73,082 boys |
Other spellings of Griffyn
More Welsh boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Maddox · son of Madoc
Questions about the name Griffyn
What is the origin of the name Griffyn?
Griffyn has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Griffyn a boy or girl name?
Griffyn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Griffyn?
Griffyn ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#3,802).