Savion
Primarily a boy's name of American origin with 4,890 recorded births. Also given to 17 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Savion sits in the still in active use zone of American naming: first recorded in 1989, peaking in 2002, with 4,890 total births across its history.
The solid, balanced quality of its ending — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Savion ranks #1799 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Savion is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a modern invented name possibly related to Savion — connecting to Xavier (from Basque meaning 'new house') or as a creative American construction. Dancer and choreographer Savion Glover, the tap dance prodigy who revolutionized the art form, is the name's most celebrated bearer.
About 4,890 U.S. births are recorded. Savion has an artistic, rhythmic quality — a name that moves.
EtymologyShow more
Savion appeared in SSA records in 1989, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its American roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
Savion’s 4,890 recorded births provide enough of a footprint to establish it as a real, chosen name in American culture — not a typo or a one-off, but a deliberate selection by hundreds of families.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Savion was #902 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1799, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 493 | #1692 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,166 | #1480 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 2,403 | #822 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 789 | #1961 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 39 | #1915 | — |
The Story of Savion
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Savion is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Savion are most likely born between 1992 and 2012.
How rare is Savion?
Only about 1 in every 39,560 babies born in 2024 was named Savion — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 2000s with 2,403 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Savion by the numbers
- Would fill 102 school buses
- Meeting one Savion per day would take 13.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(36 years, 1989–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91 | #1799 |
| 2023 | 90 | #1798 |
| 2022 | 113 | #1568 |
| 2021 | 95 | #1720 |
| 2020 | 104 | #1575 |
| 2019 | 83 | #1839 |
| 2018 | 91 | #1720 |
| 2017 | 101 | #1602 |
| 2016 | 94 | #1684 |
| 2015 | 115 | #1467 |
| 2014 | 117 | #1431 |
| 2013 | 121 | #1398 |
| 2012 | 144 | #1235 |
| 2011 | 132 | #1303 |
| 2010 | 168 | #1124 |
| 2009 | 207 | #968 |
| 2008 | 266 | #826 |
| 2007 | 260 | #830 |
| 2006 | 232 | #864 |
| 2005 | 221 | #839 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Savion as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Savion has also been given to 17 girls in the U.S. since 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2024