Savione
A masculine name of French origin meaning "having wisdom".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Savione. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Savione today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Savione births was 1998 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Savione. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Savione. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1998
7 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2002 SSA rank
#12,179
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Savione: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Savione from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Savione remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Savione 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 Savione during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Savione
The name Savione originates from the Italian Renaissance period, primarily in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria during the 15th and 16th centuries. It is derived from the Latin root "salvius," meaning "safe" or "well-being," which was a popular concept among the humanistic ideals of the era. The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 1400s in various historical documents and records from Italian city-states.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Savione was a Florentine philosopher and scholar named Savione Belcari, born in 1437. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his writings on moral philosophy, which influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the late 15th century, Savione Romani, a renowned painter from Siena, gained recognition for his frescoes and religious artwork adorning several churches and monasteries in Tuscany. His works were celebrated for their intricate details and vibrant colors, showcasing the artistic mastery of the Italian Renaissance.
During the 16th century, Savione Altoviti, a prominent banker and patron of the arts from Florence, played a significant role in supporting the flourishing cultural scene of the city. His patronage enabled the creation of numerous artworks and architectural marvels that continue to be admired today.
Another notable figure bearing the name Savione was a Venetian diplomat and statesman, Savione Contarini, who lived from 1552 to 1624. He served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to several European courts and was renowned for his diplomatic skills and keen political acumen.
In the realm of literature, Savione Boccaccio, a 16th-century poet and playwright from Ferrara, left his mark with his poetic works that celebrated love, nature, and the beauty of the Italian language. His poems were widely circulated and appreciated among the literary circles of his time.
While the name Savione was predominantly popular during the Renaissance period in Italy, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, although with varying degrees of rarity. The name's rich heritage and association with the cultural and intellectual achievements of the Italian Renaissance continue to make it a distinctive and meaningful choice for parents seeking names with historical significance.
People
Savione + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Savione 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
Savione: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Savione?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Savione 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Savione a common name?
We classify Savione as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Savione most popular?
The single biggest year for Savione was 1998, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Savione is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Savione in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Savione a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Savione 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.
Is Savione still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Savione in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Savione can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Savione?
Want to know how many people share the name Savione? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.