Sapphire is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #317 in 2013 with 148 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 148 births ranking #317. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 155.2%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 2,084 girls born was named Sapphire. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.