Savannah
Savannah first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2000, when 7,100 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,141.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Savannah popular?
Declining Savannah is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
| 2020s | 17,482 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 51,869 | |
| 2000s | 64,757 | |
| 1990s | 44,716 | |
| 1980s | 8,714 | |
| 1970s | 232 | |
| 1960s | 170 | |
| 1950s | 326 | |
| 1940s | 392 | |
| 1930s | 429 | |
| 1920s | 681 | |
| 1910s | 637 | |
| 1900s | 445 | |
| 1890s | 379 | |
| 1880s | 285 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Savannah mean?
Savannah takes its name from the open grassy plain, via the Spanish sabana.
Nicknames for Savannah
- Sav
- Vanna
Variants & spellings
- Savanna
- Savana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Savannah mean?
Savannah means Treeless plain. Savannah takes its name from the open grassy plain, via the Spanish sabana.
What is the origin of the name Savannah?
Savannah is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Savannah?
Savannah is pronounced “suh-VAN-uh.”
Is Savannah a boy or a girl name?
Savannah is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Savannah a popular name right now?
Savannah is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
How popular is the name Savannah?
In 2025, Savannah ranked #135 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Savannah most popular?
Savannah was most popular in 2000, when about 7,100 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Savannah?
Common nicknames for Savannah include Sav, Vanna.
What names are similar to Savannah?
Names similar to Savannah include Camila, Anita, Valentina, Emilia, Valeria.
What names go well with Savannah?
Spanish names that pair well with Savannah include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.