Savanah
Every Savanah since 1884 — 10,104 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Savanah
Savanah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,880 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 10,104 American babies have been named Savanah. Its peak came in 1998, when 512 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Savanah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Savanah 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 | #5,880 |
| 2024 | 46 | #3,447 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,970 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,784 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,705 |
| 2020 | 66 | #2,594 |
| 2019 | 71 | #2,502 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2,581 |
| 2017 | 75 | #2,427 |
| 2016 | 118 | #1,771 |
| 2015 | 126 | #1,692 |
| 2014 | 117 | #1,773 |
| 2013 | 122 | #1,710 |
| 2012 | 179 | #1,319 |
| 2011 | 223 | #1,108 |
| 2010 | 253 | #997 |
| 2009 | 304 | #899 |
| 2008 | 346 | #824 |
| 2007 | 420 | #696 |
| 2006 | 463 | #626 |
| 2005 | 407 | #683 |
| 2004 | 384 | #700 |
| 2003 | 419 | #637 |
| 2002 | 430 | #601 |
| 2001 | 397 | #635 |
| 2000 | 438 | #588 |
| 1995 | 428 | #550 |
| 1990 | 100 | #1,541 |
| 1985 | 110 | #1,247 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,143 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,302 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,328 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,709 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,869 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,753 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,896 |
| 1900 | 12 | #1,161 |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,566 |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,186 |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,181 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Savanah in 2025?
Savanah ranked #5,880 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 Savanah?
10,104 babies have been named Savanah in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Savanah most popular?
Savanah peaked in 1998, when 512 newborns received the name.
Is Savanah a boy or girl name?
Savanah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Savanah rising or falling?
Savanah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.