Sapphire is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #338 in 2011 with 142 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 148 births ranking #317. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 144.8%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 2,263 girls born was named Sapphire. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.