Boy nameCurrently #5,727 in the USSteady
Griffen
//ˈɡɹɪfən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19997 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
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Griffen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Griffen |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 72 |
| 1997 | 88 |
| 1998 | 89 |
| 1999 | 110 |
| 2000 | 93 |
| 2001 | 80 |
| 2002 | 86 |
| 2003 | 86 |
| 2004 | 78 |
| 2005 | 62 |
| 2006 | 70 |
| 2007 | 70 |
| 2008 | 72 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 61 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 16 |
Griffen through the decades
- Griffen peaked in 1999, when 110 babies were named Griffen in the US.
- The 2000s were Griffen's strongest decade, averaging 76 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Griffen has fallen 49% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Griffen currently ranks #5,727 in the US and is holding steady.