Sapphire
A female given name from English from the precious stone.
Every Sapphire since 1979 — 5,048 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sapphire
Sapphire is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,058 in 2025 with 233 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 5,048 American babies have been named Sapphire. Its peak came in 2022, when 301 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Sapphire stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sapphire year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 233 | #1,058 |
| 2024 | 245 | #1,032 |
| 2023 | 264 | #977 |
| 2022 | 301 | #913 |
| 2021 | 226 | #1,097 |
| 2020 | 225 | #1,088 |
| 2019 | 209 | #1,155 |
| 2018 | 207 | #1,169 |
| 2017 | 183 | #1,290 |
| 2016 | 167 | #1,402 |
| 2015 | 149 | #1,518 |
| 2014 | 159 | #1,432 |
| 2013 | 133 | #1,623 |
| 2012 | 128 | #1,671 |
| 2011 | 100 | #1,980 |
| 2010 | 94 | #2,116 |
| 2009 | 120 | #1,805 |
| 2008 | 94 | #2,153 |
| 2007 | 108 | #1,925 |
| 2006 | 95 | #2,079 |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,404 |
| 2004 | 90 | #2,038 |
| 2003 | 86 | #2,082 |
| 2002 | 93 | #1,912 |
| 2001 | 88 | #1,964 |
| 2000 | 96 | #1,812 |
| 1995 | 92 | #1,622 |
| 1990 | 60 | #2,169 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,607 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,874 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sapphire mean?
A female given name from English from the precious stone.
How popular is the name Sapphire in 2025?
Sapphire ranked #1,058 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 233 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sapphire?
5,048 babies have been named Sapphire in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sapphire most popular?
Sapphire peaked in 2022, when 301 newborns received the name.
Is Sapphire a boy or girl name?
Sapphire is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sapphire rising or falling?
Sapphire is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.