Saphire Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Saphire is a name of English origin associated with the gemstone sapphire and symbolizes wisdom, nobility, and beauty.
Meaning of the Name Saphire
Saphire is a name of English origin derived from the gemstone, sapphire. The name is associated with the rich blue color and symbolizes wisdom, nobility, and beauty. It is believed to have been used as a given name to reflect the precious qualities of the gemstone. Saphire is a variant spelling of Sapphire, adding a unique twist to the name.
Popularity of the Name Saphire
The popularity for the name Saphire peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 51 births, which ranked number 5,759 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Saphire had the most female births in 2007 with 51, which ranked number 3,287 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Saphire has declined sharply over the last ten years from 31 births to 19 births, a decline of -38.71%. Among females, Saphire has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 31 births to 19 births, a decline of -38.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Saphire
- 20 Year Trend of Saphire: -26.92%
- 10 Year Trend of Saphire: -38.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Saphire: -38.71%
Popularity of Saphire by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Saphire. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Saphire in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Saphire is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Saphire
- Total Births of Saphire: 18 (-4.78%)
- Female Births of Saphire: 18 (-4.78%)
Given the downward trend of Saphire over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.78% decrease in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. For Females, births for Saphire have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 18 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.78%.