Savio
A boy's name of Latin origin with 231 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a Finnish surname
Savio is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin Savius or from the Italian place name Savio (a river in Emilia-Romagna), meaning 'from the Savio river' or possibly from the Germanic root meaning 'wisdom' — the name of a 15th-century Italian saint beloved by children.
With over 231 recorded births, Savio is used in Italian and Catholic communities. Domenico Savio (1842–1857), the Italian student of Don Bosco who died at age 14 and was canonized in 1954, is the name's most saintly bearer — he is the patron saint of choirboys and juvenile delinquents, remarkable for his holiness at so young an age. John Paul II called him a model of Christian life for young people. A name of youthful sanctity and gentle determination.
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Phonetically, Savio belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Latin naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Latin names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Savio’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Savio climbed 1147 spots in the last 20 years — from #8778 to #7631.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 55 | #7833 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 90 | #9263 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 68 | #9184 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 18 | #8929 | — |
The Story of Savio
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Savio is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Savio are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Savio?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Savio — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2010s with 90 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Savio by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1992–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #7631 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5873 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8195 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8060 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9407 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8104 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13754 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6605 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8063 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7939 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9472 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7996 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8037 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13991 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8673 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6746 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6699 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12104 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11219 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8778 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2024