Savon

Primarily a boy's name of French origin with 1,700 recorded births. Also given to 66 girls.

Boy's nameAlso girl's#3438 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

genitive singular of Savo

Savon is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, from the French savon meaning 'soap' — possibly used as a place name or surname suggesting cleanliness and purity, repurposed as a given name in African American communities.

Savon has a clean, two-syllable sound with the popular -on ending. Olympic boxer Savon Stevenson and heavyweight champion Félix Savón gave the name athletic credentials, with Savon carrying particular resonance in communities that value strong, distinctive names.

EtymologyShow more

Savon first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1991. First appearing in the 1990s, Savon emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its French classification suggests a path from french linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

1,700

Total births

Since 1991

1993

Peak

179 births

1991

First recorded

34 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Savon was #2414 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3438, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1991Peak: 1993 (179 births)Current: #3438

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Savon
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	118	#4520	▼
2010s	235	#4412	▼
2000s	464	#2625	▼
1990s	883	#2711	—

The Story of Savon

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1993, Savon is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Savon are most likely born between 1991 and 2003.

How rare is Savon?

Only about 1 in every 105,882 babies born in 2024 was named Savon — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 883 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Savon by the numbers

Would fill 35 school buses
Meeting one Savon per day would take 4.7 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(34 years, 1991–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Savon
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	34	#3438	+11 (47.8%)
2023	23	#4585	+2 (9.5%)
2022	21	#4822	+2 (10.5%)
2021	19	#5078	-2 (-9.5%)
2020	21	#4675	-3 (-12.5%)
2019	24	#4312	+1 (4.3%)
2018	23	#4463	-14 (-37.8%)
2017	37	#3182	+13 (54.2%)
2016	24	#4295	+6 (33.3%)
2015	18	#5252	-2 (-10.0%)
2014	20	#4835	-1 (-4.8%)
2013	21	#4588	-2 (-8.7%)
2012	23	#4363	0
2011	23	#4332	+1 (4.5%)
2010	22	#4494	-10 (-31.3%)
2009	32	#3463	+1 (3.2%)
2008	31	#3552	-2 (-6.1%)
2007	33	#3368	-5 (-13.2%)
2006	38	#2973	0
2005	38	#2836	-9 (-19.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Savon as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Savon has also been given to 66 girls in the U.S. since 1992.

Unranked

Current rank

Total births

1993

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savon a boy's or girl's name?

Savon is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 66 recorded births.

When was Savon most popular?

Savon reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 179 births that year. It is currently ranked #3438 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Savon?

Savon is currently ranked #3438 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,700 babies since 1991.

Can Savon be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Savon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #3438. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2024