Savanah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-VAH-nah / /səˈvænə/English; Native American
Meaning
English: 'from the open plain'; Native American: 'sacred place'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Savanah is a variant of Savannah, which is derived from the Spanish word 'sabana', meaning 'treeless plain'. It gained popularity in the United States in the 19th century, partly due to the city of Savannah, Georgia. The name has also been associated with Native American cultures, where it signifies a sacred or special place.
Trend Summary
Savanah has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Savannah
International Variants
- Savanne (French)
- Savanah (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Savanah was first seen in the United States in 1884. Savanah has ranked as high as #789 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Savanah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Savanah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 14 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 19 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 43 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 110 |
| 1986 | 158 |
| 1987 | 130 |
| 1988 | 96 |
| 1989 | 93 |
| 1990 | 100 |
| 1991 | 124 |
| 1992 | 156 |
| 1993 | 275 |
| 1994 | 372 |
| 1995 | 428 |
| 1996 | 415 |
| 1997 | 498 |
| 1998 | 512 |
| 1999 | 431 |
| 2000 | 438 |
| 2001 | 397 |
| 2002 | 430 |
| 2003 | 419 |
| 2004 | 384 |
| 2005 | 407 |
| 2006 | 463 |
| 2007 | 420 |
| 2008 | 346 |
| 2009 | 304 |
| 2010 | 253 |
| 2011 | 223 |
| 2012 | 179 |
| 2013 | 122 |
| 2014 | 117 |
| 2015 | 126 |
| 2016 | 118 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 71 |
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2021 | 64 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 46 |