Gryphon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Gryphon is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle.
Meaning of the Name Gryphon
Gryphon is a mythical creature that has the body, tail, and back legs of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. It is believed to have originated from ancient Greece and has been depicted in various mythologies and art forms throughout history.
Popularity of the Name Gryphon
The popularity for the name Gryphon peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 39 births, which ranked number 7,006 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Gryphon had the most male births in 2008 with 39, which ranked number 3,003 out of 14,620 male names. The number of births for the name Gryphon has declined sharply over the last ten years from 31 births to 15 births, a decline of -51.61%. Among males, Gryphon has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 31 births to 15 births, a decline of -51.61%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gryphon
- 20 Year Trend of Gryphon: -48.28%
- 10 Year Trend of Gryphon: -51.61%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Gryphon: -51.61%
Popularity of Gryphon by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Gryphon. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Gryphon in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Gryphon is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Gryphon
- Total Births of Gryphon: 14 (-7.00%)
- Male Births of Gryphon: 14 (-7.00%)
Given the downward trend of Gryphon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.00% decrease in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. Male births for Gryphon have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 14 male births in 2024, a decrease of -7.00%.