Holding steady.
Popularity of Salvator since 1910
Babies named Salvator per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Salvator's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 154 |
| 1920s | 250 |
| 1930s | 118 |
| 1940s | 104 |
| 1950s | 78 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Salvator is a Latin name meaning 'savior,' with strong Christian associations. It peaked in the United States in 1910, its first recorded year, and has remained stable in minimal usage since then. The data shows no significant rank or one-in-N estimate, and no top states for concentration. Its variant forms, Salvatore and Salvador, are far more common, especially in Italian and Spanish communities. As a rare but historically significant name, Salvator carries a weighty meaning without contemporary popularity.
Derived from the Latin word 'salvator,' meaning 'savior.' It has been used as a Christian name in reference to Jesus Christ, particularly in Catholic contexts. The name has historical use in medieval Europe and remains common in Italian and Spanish-speaking regions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sal, Salva, Tore
Sibling names for Salvator
Names that share Salvator's style, for a brother or sister.
