Savvy
Meaningshrewd, clever · English
- US rank
- #3,903
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,735 in 2021
37 babies were named Savvy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 175 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2007–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Savvy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 43,478 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Savvy, 37 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Savvy would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySavvy first shows up in US birth records in 2007, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #3,735.
- New on the sceneSavvy wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2007.
- TrendSavvy has climbed 175 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,903. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSavvy is most popular in Arkansas, where it ranks #425. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Savvy means “shrewd, clever”.
About the name Savvy
Savvy is a girl name of American origin meaning “shrewd, clever”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-vvy”. US birth records list Savvy for girls from 2007 to 2025, in 18 of those 19 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #3,735 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,903, with 37 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.8 | 566,038 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 73,099 girls |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,249 girls |
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Savvy
What does the name Savvy mean?
Savvy means “shrewd, clever” in English.
What is the origin of the name Savvy?
Savvy has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Savvy a boy or girl name?
Savvy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Savvy?
Savvy ranked #3,903 for US girls in 2025, given to 37 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#3,735).