Will my child share the name Gruffudd with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Gruffudd per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gruffudd in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Gruffudd becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Gruffudd has been fairly steady, ranked #2,440 in 2025 against #2,404 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,096 in 2000.

Is Gruffudd a good choice for a distinctive name?

Gruffudd is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Gruffudd a popular baby name in the United States?

Gruffudd does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Gruffudd is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Gruffudd in their class.

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About the Name Gruffudd

Gruffudd has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1620 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #1096 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Gruffudd is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Gruffudd in their class.