Girl nameCurrently #5,110 in the USSteady
Saphire
2 syllablesPeak year: 20077 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
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Saphire's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Saphire |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 51 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 26 |
Saphire through the decades
- Saphire peaked in 2007, when 51 babies were named Saphire in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Saphire has fallen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Saphire currently ranks #5,110 in the US and is holding steady.