How Many People Are Named Saphire?
Complete statistics for the name Saphire: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Saphire is a very rare female name, with only 900 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 366,537 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2007 with 51 births, but its modern feel remains strong as 82% of those named Saphire are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 910 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Saphire Through the Generations
Saphire, a name that's been around since the late 20th century, has seen its peak in 2007 with 51 births. Since then, it's become less popular, but still holds a unique charm among younger generations. With most Saphires being under 30, it's clear that this name is favored by parents looking for something fresh and distinctive. The name's current trend shows a decline, yet it maintains its allure as a modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Saphire's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Saphire
How Many People Have the Name Saphire?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 900 people in the United States currently share the name Saphire. That works out to roughly 1 in every 366,537 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Saphire a Common or Rare Name?
Saphire is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Saphire Mean?
Saphire means "creative variant of Sapphire" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Saphire in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Saphire Most Popular?
The name Saphire reached peak popularity in 2007, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Saphire?
Approximately 900 people named Saphire live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 910. That works out to roughly 1 in 366,537 Americans.
Is Saphire a rare name?
Saphire is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 366,537 Americans has this name.
What does the name Saphire mean?
Saphire means "creative variant of Sapphire" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Saphire more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Saphire are male and 100% are female.
When was Saphire most popular?
Saphire peaked in 2007 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.