5,127births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2000Peak · England & Wales
#1197England & Wales 2025
Saffron is a girl name family recorded 5,127 times in 6 countries since 1974. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#1197 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2000, at 63.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Saffron
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron | English | 4,231 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1197 | 2000 | ▼ 49 % |
| Saffron | English | 726 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6546 | 2012 | ▼ 14 % |
| Saffron | English | 121 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2000 | – |
| Saffron | English | 34 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1998 | – |
| Saffron | English | 10 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | – | 2001 | – |
| Saffron | English | 5 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 2009 | – |
Questions about Saffron
How popular is the name Saffron?
In 2025 it ranked #1197 in England & Wales. Official registers record 5,127 births across 6 countries.
When was Saffron most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2000, at 63.6 births per 100,000.
Is Saffron a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Saffron is a girl name.