Sapphire
girl name#1057 in 2025Sapphire entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #910 in 2022, ranks #1057 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1979–2025
#1057
rank today
#910
peak (2022)
233
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #10210 |
| 1980s | #4896 |
| 1990s | #1746 |
| 2000s | #2003 |
| 2010s | #1527 |
| 2020s | #1025 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sapphire has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 5,000 people named Sapphire are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sapphire is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sapphire in 2025?
- Sapphire ranks #1057 among US girl names in 2025, with 233 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sapphire most popular?
- Sapphire peaked in 2022, reaching #910 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sapphire with classmates?
- Sapphire will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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