Saffron Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAF-ron / /ˈsæf.rən/English; Persian
Meaning
English: flower; Persian: yellow
Historical & Cultural Background
Saffron is derived from the name of the spice made from the flower of Crocus sativus. The spice has been used for centuries in cooking and traditional medicine. In various cultures, saffron symbolizes wealth and luxury due to its high cost and labor-intensive harvesting process. The name has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Saffron has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Saffy
International Variants
- Zafferano (Italian)
- Safran (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Saffron was first seen in the United States in 1974. Saffron has ranked as high as #1347 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Saffron has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Saffron (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 23 |