How Many People Are Named Savannah?

189,552

people in the United States are named Savannah

1 in 1,767 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#409

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0566%

Of US population

Peak Year

2000

7,113 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: sə-VAN-ə
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the English word for the large grassy plain, ultimately deriving from the Taino (Native American) word zabana. It came into use as a given name in America in the 19th century. It was revived in the 1980s by the movie 'Savannah Smiles' (1982).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.9%
Male
0.1%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 20.0 years old

Young (<30) 168,240
88.8%
Adult (30–60) 17,647
9.3%
Senior (>60) 3,665
1.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 20,243
Texas 16,336
Florida 11,588
North Carolina 8,577
Georgia 8,004
Ohio 7,834
New York 7,397
Pennsylvania 6,324
Tennessee 6,132
Virginia 5,693

💡 Fun Facts About "Savannah"

  • 2,490 babies were named Savannah in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2000
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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