Savannah is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #92 in 2023 with 2,752 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 7,101 births ranking #37. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 60.7%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 582 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.