Total births
84
Boys' name · since 1985
Savvas
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 84 babies named Savvas, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 84
- total births
- 1985–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Savvas is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 84 have been recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Savvas has been recorded 84 times among boys since 1985, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2023.
- 84 total births
- 1985–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
84 boys have been named Savvas since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 84
- total births
- 1985–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Savvas was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
7 babies were named Savvas in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Savvas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Savvas splits its recorded history at 2003: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Savvas at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Savvas popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2023
- Peak year (1989)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Savvas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Savvas's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Savvas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
21 births
- 2010s
2010s
17 births
- 2020s
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 22 births (26% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Savvas? ▼
84 babies have been named Savvas since 1985. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1989 with 7 births.
When was Savvas most popular? ▼
Savvas was most popular in the 1980s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Savvas been used? ▼
Records for Savvas go back to 1985, giving 39 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Savvas? ▼
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 Savvas's data
- Savvas's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (22 total births) through the 2020s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Savvas
Nearby Names Like Savvas
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Savvas
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 Savvas side by side: Savvas vs Savion Savvas vs Saverio Savvas 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, 1985–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Savvas: Baby Name Since 1985 - 84 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/savvas. 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 Savvas 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.