Saffron is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #387 in 2009 with 109 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 345 births ranking #133. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 34.3%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 2,875 girls born was named Saffron. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.