Sapphire

Sapphire is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 242 girls in the United States.

Sapphire at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sapphire

Sapphire belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sapphire first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #913 in 2022, and in 2024 242 babies received the name — 4,806 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sapphire in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#913 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Sapphire in 2024
242
Total since 1880
4,806

Sapphire in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#317 in 2013
Babies named Sapphire in 2025
60
Total since 1996
2,792

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sapphire mean?

The meaning of Sapphire is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sapphire a boy or girl name?

Sapphire is a girl name. In 2024, 242 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sapphire?

Sapphire comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sapphire?

Sapphire first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #913 in 2022, and 242 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].