Savannah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Savannah has Spanish origins, meaning 'open plain'. It evolved from 'sabana' in Spanish to its modern English form. The name is associated with the city of Savannah, Georgia, which contributed to its popularity in the 18th century. It is often perceived positively, embodying traits of charm and beauty, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Savannah is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Savannah has been too falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Savannah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7588th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8324th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14409th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 769th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1144th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1958th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3149th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 141st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 37th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 50th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Savannah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Savannah"
Pronunciation
/səˈvæ.nə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Savannah is derived from the Spanish word 'sabana', meaning 'a treeless plain' or 'meadow'. It is also associated with the Native American term for a flat, grassy area.
Meaning
open plain
Language Evolution
Sabana (Spanish), Savannah (English)
Historical Usage
The name Savannah gained popularity in the United States in the 18th century, particularly with the founding of the city of Savannah, Georgia, in 1733.
Variants & Derivatives
Savanna, Vanna, Sava
Modern Popularity & Image
Savannah is currently perceived as a charming and picturesque name, often associated with Southern hospitality and beauty.
Famous People
Savannah Guthrie, Savannah Chrisley, Savannah Miller
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Savannah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Savannah"
"Savannah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7588th of 16616 | 66 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8324th of 24088 | 120 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14409th of 23106 | 31 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 769th of 9107 | 1,594 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1144th of 9204 | 777 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1958th of 12526 | 585 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3149th of 19264 | 350 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 141st of 27321 | 33,536 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 37th of 35406 | 100,651 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 50th of 30306 | 51,120 |
Regional Popularity of "Savannah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
45.59% 3334th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Savannah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
22.61% 535th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
33.28% 783rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
83.74% 1865th/2227 |
- |
50.54% 1442nd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
83.97% 2954th/3518 |
76.78% 3105th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
4.88% 180th/3685 |
6.68% 299th/4475 |
2.00% 104th/5194 |
2.23% 141st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.00% 46th/4582 |
1.37% 71st/5164 |
0.37% 27th/7313 |
0.48% 36th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
1.53% 61st/3984 |
0.94% 42nd/4487 |
0.66% 45th/6822 |
1.18% 74th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Savannah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Savannah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.