Saffron is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #321 in 2008 with 142 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 345 births ranking #133. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 14.5%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 2,224 girls born was named Saffron. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.