Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Savannah.
National Rank (2025)
#135
All-Time Peak Rank
#30 (2006)
Total U.S. Births
191,514
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Savannah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Savannah
According to SSA data, Savannah achieved its highest historical rank of #30 in 2006. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2000 with 7,100 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 60.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Savannah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-60.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,100Births in 2000
Years in Top 100
31yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:285
1890s:379
1900s:445
1910s:637
1920s:681
1930s:429
1940s:392
1950s:326
1960s:170
1970s:232
1980s:8,714
1990s:44,716
2000s:64,757
2010s:51,869
2020s:17,482
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSa-van-nah
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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