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UK girl's name

Safrin

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the color of saffron".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Safrin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Safrin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Safrin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Safrin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Safrin ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 girls were registered as Safrin.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Safrin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2024

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Safrin mean?

The name Safrin is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with its roots traced back to the ancient Iranian civilization. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "safar," which means "journey" or "travel." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were explorers, traders, or travelers in their respective eras.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Safrin can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the 10th century AD. The poem mentions a character named Safrin, who was a brave warrior and companion of the legendary Persian hero, Rostam.

In the 12th century, there was a famous Persian philosopher and scholar named Safrin al-Isfahani, who hailed from the city of Isfahan. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and ethics, and his works were widely studied and revered in the Islamic world.

During the Mughal era in India, there lived a prominent poet and calligrapher named Safrin Qadri, who was born in 1551 in the city of Delhi. His poetic works, especially his ghazals, were highly acclaimed and admired by the Mughal emperors and nobility of the time.

In the 19th century, there was a notable Afghan military leader and politician named Safrin Khan, who played a significant role in the First Anglo-Afghan War. He was born in 1801 and was known for his strategic military tactics and his unwavering defense of Afghan sovereignty against British colonial interests.

Another historical figure bearing the name Safrin was a renowned Persian artist and calligrapher who lived during the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century. His intricate and exquisite calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques, palaces, and manuscripts across the Persian Empire, and his artistic legacy continues to be celebrated to this day.

While these are just a few examples, the name Safrin has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, each leaving their mark on the cultural, intellectual, and artistic landscapes of their respective eras.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Safrin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Safrin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5891 3 1

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FAQ

Safrin: questions and answers

How popular is the name Safrin in the UK right now?

In 2024, Safrin was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Safrin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Safrin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Safrin?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the color of saffron".

How many people are called Safrin in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Safrin across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.