Gryphon
Gryphon is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Curved, hooked, or griffin (mythical creature).
Origin and history
Gryphon is a modern given name derived from the mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The name traces its origins back to the Ancient Greek 'gryps'. While historically rare as a personal name in the United States, it has seen modest usage in recent decades as an alternative spelling of Griffin.
Popularity in the United States
656 babies in the United States have been named Gryphon since 1880. It ranks #4020 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1822.
States where it is most popular
- CA (78.3 %)
- VA (21.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 36 |
| 2000-2010 | 254 |
| 2010-2019 | 261 |
| 2020-2029 | 105 |
Fun facts
- The griffin was traditionally viewed as a powerful symbol of vigilance, courage, and guardianship in ancient heraldry and lore.
- Gryphon serves as a modern English literary variant of the more common name Griffin.