Saffron is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #152 in 2002 with 288 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 345 births ranking #133. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 73.5%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 928 girls born was named Saffron. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.