Declining since 2000, #135 for girls today.
Popularity of Savannah since 1880
Babies named Savannah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 285 |
| 1890s | 379 |
| 1900s | 445 |
| 1910s | 637 |
| 1920s | 681 |
| 1930s | 429 |
| 1940s | 392 |
| 1950s | 326 |
| 1960s | 170 |
| 1970s | 232 |
| 1980s | 8,714 |
| 1990s | 44,716 |
| 2000s | 64,757 |
| 2010s | 51,869 |
| 2020s | 17,482 |
Meaning & origin
The name Savannah has been a consistent favorite for American girls since the late 20th century. It first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 1880, but its modern popularity surged in the 1990s, peaking at rank 27 in 1996. Since then, its trajectory has been steadily falling, though it remains a well-known choice, currently ranked 135th in 2025 with about 1 in 751 baby girls receiving the name. The name has a strong regional presence, with top states including Delaware, Alaska, and Maine. Its natural, place-name quality and smooth pronunciation contribute to its enduring appeal, often conjuring images of the Southern landscape. Savannah's style aligns with other place-names and softer consonant-ending names, fitting comfortably alongside similar names like Brooklyn and Madison.
Savannah is derived from the Spanish word 'sabana', meaning a treeless plain, which itself comes from the Taíno word 'zabana'. The name entered English usage via the Spanish colonization of the Americas. As a given name, Savannah gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century, often evoking the natural landscape of the American South.
Where Savannah 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.
“Savannah” around the world
Where Savannah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
14
babies in 2025
New Zealand
12
babies in 2025
Quebec
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sav, Anna, Vannah, Savi
Variants: Savanna
Sibling names for Savannah
Names that share Savannah's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Hannah, Brooklyn, Madison, Sierra, Chelsea, Ashlynn, Autumn, Cheyenne, Journey, London, Amberly, America, Baylee, Dixie, Havana, Ireland, Jersey, Karlie, Montana, Paris, Venice, Vienna, Alaska, Andriana, Arizona, Audrianna, Berlin, Britain, Charleston, Chevelle, Destany, Florida, Indiana, Jamaica, Kambria, Kansas, Kristiana, Lexington, Marely, Nevada, Porsche, Sahara, Samaria, Sedona, Sicily, Siera, Sinai, Tennessee, Tequila, Albany, Alyssah, Ameris, Atlanta, Avanna, Bethlehem, Brazil, Burma, Chardonnay, Chelsia, Cheyene, Crystel, Germany, Jakeline, Kaylana, Maylene, Mersadies, Mesa, Montanna, Natallie, Nevaeha, Safari, Santanna, Scotland, Seirra, Shelbey, Sierrah, Syerra, Tanzania, Tequilla, Topanga, Valley, Zaylynn, Allannah, Annastacia, Aquanetta, California, Cassadee, Cheynne, Christyana, Daytona, England, Jennavecia, Karmin, Kathalina, Kazandra, Korea, Lailynn, Lexxus, Louisiana, Manila, Savayah, Shenandoah, Sicilia, Sonoma, Stormee, Savonna, Tulsa, Aaryana, Alabama, Amerika, Crickett, Holliday, Janavia, Javanna, Kristyana, Lavana, Malibu, Manilla, Miami, Palestine, Russia, Santasia, Saveah, Seattle, Seville, Sierria, Southern, Tavaria, Topeka, Trinidee, Zavannah
Brothers: Austin, Hunter, Dallas, Tyler, Logan, Angel, Wyatt, Canyon, Chevy, Delano, Foster, Gunner, Houston, Jacoby, Jayson, Kashmir, Memphis, Montgomery, Tristian, Brighton, Everest, Harlem, Kenai, Oakland, Stoney, Trayvon, Castle, Dresden, Hartford, Jaydn, Jostin, Kashmere, Kortez, Krystopher, Magic, Montreal, Savian, Texas, Trampas, Travell, Vegas, Zealand, Demontay, Dublin, Jadarian, Ladainian, Tacoma, Zavon, Chicago, Savien, Thailand, Bronc, Bronco, Brookes, Cambridge, Detroit, Frisco, Jasyah, Jonavin, Khrystian, Navarre, Oxford, Trevino, Waco, Zurich
Names like Savannah
Names whose popularity has moved with Savannah's over the last 50 years.
