Savir
An Arabic masculine name meaning "patient" or "steadfast".
Name Census estimates that about 109 living Americans carry the first name Savir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Savir today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Savir births was 2006 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Savir. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Savir with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
109
~ 1 in 3,144,535 Americans
Peak year
2006
14 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,775
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Savir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Savir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 79 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Savir 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 Savir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Savirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Savir
The given name Savir has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "savira," which means "sun" or "solar." This name was initially associated with the Kshatriya warrior caste in ancient Indian society.
One of the earliest known references to the name Savir can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In this text, Savir is mentioned as the name of a warrior prince who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great Kurukshetra war.
The name Savir gained popularity across various regions of the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period, particularly in the Hindu and Sikh communities. It was often given to children born during the auspicious time of sunrise or to those who were considered blessed by the sun's radiant energy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Savir. One of the earliest recorded examples is Savir Singh (1670-1734), a prominent Sikh warrior and military leader who played a crucial role in defending the Sikh community during the turbulent times of the Mughal Empire.
Another historical figure with the name Savir was Savir Prasad Saxena (1860-1924), an Indian educator and social reformer who worked tirelessly to promote education and uplift underprivileged communities in British India.
In the realm of literature, Savir Kaur (1923-2003) was a renowned Punjabi poet and writer whose works explored themes of spirituality, social injustice, and the human condition. Her poetic legacy continues to inspire readers across generations.
Moving to more recent times, Savir Multani (born 1975) is a contemporary Indian fashion designer known for his innovative and sustainable approach to haute couture. His designs have graced international runways and captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
Finally, Savir Tarapore (born 1985) is a notable Indian cricketer who has represented the national team in various formats. He is recognized for his exceptional batting skills and has contributed significantly to the sport's popularity in India.
While the name Savir has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, with individuals from diverse backgrounds embracing its rich heritage and symbolic association with the sun's radiant energy.
People
Savir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Savir 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
Savir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Savir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 109 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Savir 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 3,144,535 US residents.
Is Savir a common name?
We classify Savir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 110 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Savir most popular?
The single biggest year for Savir was 2006, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Savir is about 14 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 Savir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Savir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Savir 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 Savir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Savir 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 Savir 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 people are called Savir?
You can see how many people have the name Savir on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.