Savannah is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #54 in 2019 with 4,182 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 7,101 births ranking #37. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.3%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 401 girls born was named Savannah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Savannah is a warm, flowing place and nature name linked to open grassland. It feels expansive, feminine, and very recognisable.
The name rose strongly because it combined the softness of a long vowel-rich girls' name with a clear landscape image. It also benefited from place-name appeal through the city of Savannah.