Savino
Of Italian origin, meaning "God is wise" or "God's wisdom".
Name Census estimates that about 389 living Americans carry the first name Savino. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Savino today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Savino births was 2016 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Savino. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
389
~ 1 in 881,117 Americans
Peak year
2016
15 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,691
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Savino: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Savino from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 98 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Savino remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Savino by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Savino during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Savinos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Savino
Savino is a masculine given name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name Sabinus, which was a Roman family name. The name is believed to have originated from the Sabine tribe, an Italic people who lived in central Italy during ancient times.
The name Sabinus is thought to be related to the word "sabini," which means "the people of the Sabine hills" in Latin. The Sabines were known for their simple and rustic way of life, living in the mountainous regions of central Italy.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Sabinus can be found in ancient Roman literature, such as the writings of Livy and Plutarch. In these texts, Sabinus is mentioned as a prominent Roman family name.
The earliest recorded example of the name Savino dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared as a variant spelling of Sabinus in Italian regions. It is believed that the name gained popularity during the Renaissance period, when Italian culture and art flourished.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Savino. One of the most famous was Savino di Siena (c. 1285-1349), an Italian painter and illuminator active during the Gothic period. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.
Another notable Savino was Savino Pampalone (1550-1630), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several churches and palaces in Naples during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods.
In the 19th century, Savino Savini (1830-1891) was an Italian sculptor known for his works in marble and bronze, including the monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi in Naples.
Savino Guglielmetti (1911-1989) was an Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints from 1983 to 1988.
Savino Bigazzi (1887-1963) was an Italian film director and screenwriter active during the silent film era and the early years of sound cinema in Italy.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Savino, highlighting its rich cultural and historical significance within the Italian tradition.
People
Savino + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Savino as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Savino: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Savino?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 389 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Savino going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 881,117 US residents.
Is Savino a common name?
We classify Savino as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 613 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Savino most popular?
The single biggest year for Savino was 2016, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Savino is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Savino a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Savino in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.