Saffron
A female given name from English; a rare flower name from the saffron.
Every Saffron since 1974 — 726 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saffron
Saffron is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,783 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 726 American babies have been named Saffron. Its peak came in 2006, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Saffron stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saffron year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,783 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,584 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,725 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,667 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,071 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,817 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,142 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,970 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,006 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,714 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,995 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,432 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,689 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,371 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,895 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,382 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,351 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,407 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,922 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,148 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,084 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,164 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,920 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,598 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,336 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,964 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,960 |
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Famous people named Saffron
- Saffron Burrows Actor · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saffron mean?
A female given name from English; a rare flower name from the saffron.
How popular is the name Saffron in 2025?
Saffron ranked #6,783 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saffron?
726 babies have been named Saffron in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saffron most popular?
Saffron peaked in 2006, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Saffron a boy or girl name?
Saffron is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saffron rising or falling?
Saffron is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Saffron?
Well-known people named Saffron include Saffron Burrows (actor).