Girl nameCurrently #5,564 in the USSteady
Saffron
//ˈsæfɹən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20067 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Saffron's meaning
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Saffron's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Saffron |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 23 |
Saffron through the decades
- Saffron peaked in 2006, when 36 babies were named Saffron in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Saffron has fallen 14% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Saffron currently ranks #5,564 in the US and is holding steady.