girl's name
Saphron
SAF-run (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 62
Saphron is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2003, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Saphron Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 9 |
How Popular Is Saphron?
In 2011, Saphron was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Saphron
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Saphron Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Saphron over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Saphron
- English SAF-run
Sibling Names for Saphron
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Saphron — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Saphron
How popular is the name Saphron?
In 2011, Saphron was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Saphron a girl's or a boy's name?
Saphron is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Saphron?
Saphron has 2 syllables.
When was Saphron most popular?
Saphron peaked in 2003, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.