A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Salvatore since 1888
Babies named Salvatore per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Salvatore's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 86 |
| 1900s | 540 |
| 1910s | 5,976 |
| 1920s | 9,854 |
| 1930s | 6,482 |
| 1940s | 5,576 |
| 1950s | 6,090 |
| 1960s | 5,505 |
| 1970s | 4,015 |
| 1980s | 3,389 |
| 1990s | 3,175 |
| 2000s | 2,802 |
| 2010s | 2,363 |
| 2020s | 1,499 |
Meaning & origin
Salvatore is a classic Italian name that peaked in popularity in 1914, showing its strongest presence during the early 20th century. After a period of decline, it has been rising again since 2009, reflecting a revival of vintage Italian names. The name remains most popular in states with large Italian-American communities, such as Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. With a current rank of 943 in 2025 and an incidence of 1 in 6,860, Salvatore is a distinctive choice that balances heritage with modern revival.
Derived from the Latin word 'salvator,' meaning 'savior,' and used as a given name in Italian-speaking communities, especially in Southern Italy and Sicily. It has strong Catholic associations, often given in honor of Jesus Christ as Savior. The name has been common among Italian immigrants and their descendants in the United States.
Where Salvatore is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Salvatore” around the world
Where Salvatore lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sal, Salvo, Tore
Variants: Salvatore
Sibling names for Salvatore
Names that share Salvatore's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Giovanna, Rosalia, Concetta, Angelina, Lucia, Carmela, Carmella, Filomena, Imelda, Lauretta, Santina, Assunta, Carmelina, Domenica, Doretta, Natale, Rosaria, Vincenza, Carmie, Congetta, Epifania, Pasqualina, Armeda, Concettina, Karmela, Marzella, Nicolena, Palmina, Salvatrice, Francetta, Vincenzina
Brothers: Giuseppe, Antonio, Francesco, Vincenzo, Carmine, Gaetano, Pasquale, Vito, Alfonza, Antonino, Celestino, Donato, Gennaro, Isidoro, Nunzio, Ventura, Agostino, Aniello, Decarlo, Fortunato, Pasqual, Arcangel, Calogero, Casanova, Liborio, Onofrio, Sabatino, Veto, Filomeno, Lasaro, Liberato, Saviour, Severino
Names like Salvatore
Names whose popularity has moved with Salvatore's over the last 50 years.
