Declining since 1998, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Savanah since 1884
Babies named Savanah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 41 |
| 1890s | 53 |
| 1900s | 65 |
| 1910s | 106 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 701 |
| 1990s | 3,311 |
| 2000s | 4,008 |
| 2010s | 1,352 |
| 2020s | 316 |
Meaning & origin
The spelling variant Savanah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1884, but it remained very rare until the 1990s. At its peak in 1998, the name reached its highest rank, before entering a steady decline. By 2025, it had fallen to rank 5,722, with only about 1 in 76,537 newborns receiving the name. This pattern mirrors the trajectory of the more common Savannah, which surged in the 1990s and early 2000s. Savanah's simpler spelling appeals to parents seeking a streamlined version of a popular name. While not among the top names in any state, its geographic distribution is broad but thin.
Savanah is a spelling variant of Savannah, which gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s. The name Savannah itself is derived from the English word for a grassy plain, which came from the Spanish 'sabana', ultimately from the Taino word 'zabana'. As a place name, Savannah refers to the coastal city in Georgia, established in 1733. The variant Savanah, lacking the double 'n', emerged as a simplified spelling and has seen moderate use since the late 20th century.
Where Savanah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Savy, Vanna, Anna
Sibling names for Savanah
Names that share Savanah's style, for a brother or sister.
