Holding steady.
Popularity of Salvatrice since 1912
Babies named Salvatrice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 86 |
| 1920s | 103 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Salvatrice is the feminine counterpart of Salvatore, an Italian name meaning 'savior' with deep Christian roots. While the name has never ranked among the top 1,000 in the United States, it has a consistent if sparse presence, first recorded in 1912. Its peak year was 1915, reflecting early 20th-century Italian immigration patterns. The name has enjoyed steady, low-frequency use, especially within Italian-American communities, with a trajectory that has remained stable over decades. Unlike its masculine counterpart, which saw a peak in the 1920s and again in the 1990s, Salvatrice remains a distinctive and uncommon choice, favored by families preserving heritage.
Salvatrice is the feminine form of the Italian name Salvatore, derived from the Late Latin Salvator, meaning 'savior.' The name has been used in Italy, particularly in Sicily and the south, as a given name for girls. It has strong Christian connotations, referencing Jesus Christ as the savior, though it is not a saint's name itself.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Salva, Tricia, Savvy
Variants: Salvatora
Sibling names for Salvatrice
Names that share Salvatrice's style, for a brother or sister.
