Savannah
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Treeless Plain
Background: The name Savannah originates from the Spanish word 'sabana,' which means 'treeless plain.' This term is used to describe a grassland, particularly in tropical regions, reflecting the natural landscape.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#204
Total births
189,552
Most popular decade
2000s
(194,592 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-69 ranks)
Years in Top 100
31
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1911
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,740
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 36
- Peak rank
- #2,841
- Most recent year
- 2021
- Recent year births
- 10
- Recent rank
- #7,583
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 17
- First year rank
- #403
- Peak year
- 2000
- Peak year births
- 7,101
- Peak rank
- #37
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,490
- Recent rank
- #107
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).