Sapphire
4 countries#1057 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sapphire was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,048 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #1057 · peaked in 2022 with 301 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,588 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #475 · peaked in 2013 with 152 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,504 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #483 · peaked in 2013 with 148 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
70 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 2012 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
14 births recorded 2017–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 2017 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sapphire’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2069 | — |
| 2007 | #1908 | ↑161 |
| 2008 | #2137 | ↓229 |
| 2009 | #1792 | ↑345 |
| 2010 | #2093 | ↓301 |
| 2011 | #1968 | ↑125 |
| 2012 | #1663 | ↑305 |
| 2013 | #1616 | ↑47 |
| 2014 | #1427 | ↑189 |
| 2015 | #1513 | ↓86 |
| 2016 | #1394 | ↑119 |
| 2017 | #1287 | ↑107 |
| 2018 | #1162 | ↑125 |
| 2019 | #1149 | ↑13 |
| 2020 | #1085 | ↑64 |
| 2021 | #1095 | ↓10 |
| 2022 | #910 | ↑185 |
| 2023 | #976 | ↓66 |
| 2024 | #1027 | ↓51 |
| 2025 | #1057 | ↓30 |
Frequently asked questions about Sapphire
Is Sapphire a popular name?
Yes — Sapphire currently ranks #1057 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sapphire more common for boys or girls?
Sapphire is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sapphire most popular?
Sapphire peaked in 2022 in United States, with 301 recorded births that year.
Is Sapphire rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sapphire’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #10210 in 1979 to #1057 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sapphire?
At least 7,636 babies have been recorded with the name Sapphire across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Sapphire popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sapphire appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sapphire?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sapphire include Melani, Jazlynn, Liyana, Dua.
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