Total births
102
Boys' name · since 1974
Savalas
102 babies named Savalas in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 1974. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 102
- total births
- 1974–2002
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 86%
- born in that decade
Savalas is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 102 have been recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Savalas has been recorded 102 times among boys since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2002.
- 102 total births
- 1974–2002 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 86% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
102 boys have been named Savalas since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2002.
- 102
- total births
- 1974–2002
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 86%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
86% of everyone ever named Savalas was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
30 babies were named Savalas in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Savalas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Savalas's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Savalas at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Savalas popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2002
- Peak year (1974)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Savalas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Savalas's strongest decade.
88 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 86% of all-time use.
Savalas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
88 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 9
2000s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 88 births (86% of all-time use).
Savalas by state
Where Savalas concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 8 | 7.8% |
Georgia share of Savalas's total US births 7.8%
8 of 102 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Savalas? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 102 babies named Savalas. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 30 births.
When was Savalas most popular? ▼
Savalas was most popular in the 1970s decade with 88 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Savalas most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Savalas are Georgia (8 births).
How long has the name Savalas been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Savalas since 1974 -- 29 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Savalas? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Savion, Saverio, Savon, Savior, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Savalas's data
- Savalas's decade-level peak was the 1970s (88 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Savalass (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Savalas
Nearby Names Like Savalas
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Savalas
Savion Boy
#1792 4,988 births
Saverio Boy
#12416 1,861 births
Savon Boy
#3431 1,726 births
Savior Boy
#1775 753 births
Savino Boy
#9062 626 births
Compare Savalas side by side: Savalas vs Savion Savalas vs Saverio Savalas vs Savon
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Savalas: Baby Name Since 1974 - 102 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/savalas. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Savalas draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.