Declining since 1994, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Savon since 1991
Babies named Savon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 883 |
| 2000s | 464 |
| 2010s | 235 |
| 2020s | 144 |
Meaning & origin
Savon is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1991. It reached its peak rank of 4,050 in 1994, corresponding to a frequency of about 1 in 65,695 boys. Since then its usage has declined, consistent with the name's trajectory of falling popularity after 1994. The name does not have strong ties to any specific state or region, nor does it have established variants or nicknames. Its origins remain uncertain, likely a creative coinage or respelling, placing it among the wave of distinctive names that emerged in the late 20th century.
Savon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991. It may be a creative respelling of Savanna or a blend of names like Savoy and Devon. Alternatively, it could be derived from the French word 'savon' (soap), but this connection is speculative. Since the 1990s, it has been used sporadically, primarily for boys.
Sibling names for Savon
Names that share Savon's style, for a brother or sister.
