Griffen
1 country#5399 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Griffen’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,808 births recorded 1985–2025 · currently #5399 · peaked in 1999 with 110 births
Most common in: California, Michigan, Ohio, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Griffen’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1919 | — |
| 2007 | #1995 | ↓76 |
| 2008 | #1969 | ↑26 |
| 2009 | #2050 | ↓81 |
| 2010 | #2169 | ↓119 |
| 2011 | #2478 | ↓309 |
| 2012 | #2380 | ↑98 |
| 2013 | #3060 | ↓680 |
| 2014 | #3787 | ↓727 |
| 2015 | #3149 | ↑638 |
| 2016 | #3681 | ↓532 |
| 2017 | #3193 | ↑488 |
| 2018 | #3891 | ↓698 |
| 2019 | #3794 | ↑97 |
| 2020 | #3918 | ↓124 |
| 2021 | #3242 | ↑676 |
| 2022 | #3995 | ↓753 |
| 2023 | #3712 | ↑283 |
| 2024 | #5443 | ↓1731 |
| 2025 | #5399 | ↑44 |
Frequently asked questions about Griffen
Is Griffen a popular name?
Yes — Griffen currently ranks #5399 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Griffen more common for boys or girls?
Griffen is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Griffen most popular?
Griffen peaked in 1999 in United States, with 110 recorded births that year.
Is Griffen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Griffen’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5785 in 1985 to #5399 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Griffen?
At least 1,808 babies have been recorded with the name Griffen across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Griffen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Griffen include Giovany, Graydon, Gunther, Hamid.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Griffen in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.