Savana
Every Savana since 1911 — 5,436 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Savana
Savana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,879 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 5,436 American babies have been named Savana. Its peak came in 2000, when 317 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Savana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Savana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,879 |
| 2024 | 27 | #5,008 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,546 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,817 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,075 |
| 2020 | 45 | #3,441 |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,711 |
| 2018 | 63 | #2,735 |
| 2017 | 62 | #2,774 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2,662 |
| 2015 | 77 | #2,404 |
| 2014 | 83 | #2,266 |
| 2013 | 72 | #2,504 |
| 2012 | 97 | #2,012 |
| 2011 | 160 | #1,426 |
| 2010 | 155 | #1,465 |
| 2009 | 165 | #1,423 |
| 2008 | 212 | #1,205 |
| 2007 | 223 | #1,149 |
| 2006 | 279 | #940 |
| 2005 | 291 | #873 |
| 2004 | 272 | #896 |
| 2003 | 294 | #830 |
| 2002 | 278 | #838 |
| 2001 | 288 | #816 |
| 2000 | 317 | #733 |
| 1995 | 153 | #1,150 |
| 1990 | 48 | #2,515 |
| 1985 | 43 | #2,349 |
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| 1915 | 5 | #4,856 |
| 1910 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Savana in 2025?
Savana ranked #5,879 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Savana?
5,436 babies have been named Savana in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Savana most popular?
Savana peaked in 2000, when 317 newborns received the name.
Is Savana a boy or girl name?
Savana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Savana rising or falling?
Savana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.