Gryphon is an uncommon given name of Greek origin, derived from the mythical creature known as the griffin or gryphon. In Greek mythology, these creatures are typically depicted as having the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; an eagle's beak, head, and sometimes talons; and often an eagle's wings.
It appears that the popularity of the name Gryphon has fluctuated over time. From 1996 to 2008, there was a steady increase in births with the name Gryphon, peaking at 39 births in both 2008 and 2011. However, since then, the number of annual births with this name has declined, reaching its lowest point in recent years with only 15 births in 2022. Overall, there have been a total of 620 births with the name Gryphon from 1996 to 2023.