Savannah
Peaked at #30 nationally in 2006, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Savannah has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Savannah — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#30
in 2006
Current rank
#107
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Savannah reached its peak popularity for girls in 2006, ranking #30 nationally with 7,096 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #38 (2014) to #107 (2024) — a 64% drop.
As of 2024, Savannah ranks #107 nationally for girls, with 2,490 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #107 | 2,490 |
| 2023 | #92 | 2,752 |
| 2022 | #76 | 3,049 |
| 2021 | #68 | 3,482 |
| 2020 | #67 | 3,543 |
| 2019 | #54 | 4,182 |
| 2018 | #45 | 4,767 |
| 2017 | #38 | 5,253 |
Savannah — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1957
in 1911
Last ranked
#8059
in 2021
Years tracked
26
1911–2021
Trend
Rising
Savannah was already at its most popular for boys in 1911 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1957), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Savannah hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2021, when it stood at #8059.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #8,059 | 10 |
| 2018 | #13,751 | 5 |
| 2017 | #8,717 | 9 |
| 2015 | #10,432 | 7 |
| 2010 | #13,909 | 5 |
| 2009 | #14,136 | 5 |
| 2008 | #7,114 | 12 |
| 2007 | #8,802 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Savannah most popular?
Savannah was most popular in 2006, when it ranked #30 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Savannah becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Savannah?
At least 189,552 babies have been recorded with the name Savannah in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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