Savon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Savon is a name of French origin meaning 'soap'. It has evolved from Old French to Modern French forms. The name carries connotations of cleanliness and freshness, with no biblical relevance. It has seen limited historical usage but is perceived as unique in modern contexts.
The name Savon is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Savon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Savon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1977th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2223rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4293rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16689th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20768th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Savon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Savon"
Pronunciation
/səˈvɒn/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Savon is derived from the French word for 'soap', which is 'savon'. The name may have been adopted as a surname or given name in regions influenced by French culture.
Meaning
soap
Language Evolution
Old French: Savon, Middle French: Savon, Modern French: Savon
Historical Usage
The name Savon has been less common as a given name but has been used in various cultures, particularly in French-speaking regions, since the early modern period.
Variants & Derivatives
Savonne, Savonette
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Savon is viewed as unique and modern, often associated with creativity and freshness due to its meaning related to soap.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Savon"
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 "Savon"
"Savon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1977th of 16616 | 562 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2223rd of 24088 | 853 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4293rd of 23106 | 285 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16689th of 27321 | 30 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20768th of 35406 | 36 |
Regional Popularity of "Savon" 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) |
31.26% 1152nd/3685 |
30.44% 1362nd/4475 |
24.84% 1290th/5194 |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.94% 1830th/4582 |
36.66% 1893rd/5164 |
30.04% 2197th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
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Regional Popularity of "Savon" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Savon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Savon" 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.