Saffron
Saffron is a distinctive choice, ranked #1197 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Saffron in their class.
About the Name Saffron
Saffron has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 338 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #133 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Saffron is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Saffron in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Saffron
- Saffron Barker — Saffron Autumn Barker is an English influencer, YouTuber and podcast host.
- Inga Saffron — Inga Saffron is an American journalist and architecture critic.
- Saffron Vera Wang dress of Michelle Williams — American actress Michelle Williams wore a saffron-colored Vera Wang dress to the 78th Academy Awards on March 5, 2006, which was the subject of acclaim in the fashion press.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Saffron
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Saffron
Almost certainly the only Saffron in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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Famous People Named Saffron
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia