Saphire
Every Saphire since 1987 — 923 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saphire
Saphire is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,781 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 923 American babies have been named Saphire. Its peak came in 2007, when 51 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 Saphire stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saphire year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,781 |
| 2024 | 27 | #5,007 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,990 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,425 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,971 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,340 |
| 2019 | 12 | #9,030 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,540 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,795 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,160 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,421 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,964 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,122 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,691 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,139 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,565 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,355 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,117 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,325 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,669 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,253 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,974 |
| 2003 | 34 | #4,023 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,738 |
| 2001 | 38 | #3,535 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,165 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,193 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,588 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saphire in 2025?
Saphire ranked #8,781 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saphire?
923 babies have been named Saphire in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saphire most popular?
Saphire peaked in 2007, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Saphire a boy or girl name?
Saphire is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saphire rising or falling?
Saphire is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.