Savon
Savon is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Soap; clean.
Origin and history
Savon is a modern masculine given name derived from the French word for soap. It emerged as a rare personal name in the late 20th century in the United States. Its usage remains uncommon, giving it an intriguing and contemporary feel.
Popularity in the United States
1,726 babies in the United States have been named Savon since 1880. It ranks #3066 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1783.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14 %)
- OH (12 %)
- IL (11.6 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 883 |
| 2000-2010 | 464 |
| 2010-2019 | 235 |
| 2020-2029 | 144 |
Fun facts
- The name directly reflects the French vocabulary word for soap, derived ultimately from Late Latin 'sapo'.
- Savon began appearing in U.S. birth records in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique word-names.