Savvy
Every Savvy since 2007 — 463 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Savvy
Savvy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,961 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 463 American babies have been named Savvy. Its peak came in 2017, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Savvy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Savvy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,961 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,950 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,177 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,567 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,789 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,148 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,254 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,544 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,834 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,827 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,998 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,290 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,090 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,094 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,367 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,630 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,699 |
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| 2007 | 5 | #20,020 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Savvy in 2025?
Savvy ranked #3,961 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Savvy?
463 babies have been named Savvy in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Savvy most popular?
Savvy peaked in 2017, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Savvy a boy or girl name?
Savvy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Savvy rising or falling?
Savvy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.