Rising since 1999, #1,886 for boys today.
Popularity of Savior since 1998
Babies named Savior per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 237 |
| 2020s | 378 |
Meaning & origin
Savior first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998, making it a relatively recent addition to the American name pool. The name peaked in popularity in 2024, and has been steadily rising since 1999. As of 2025, about 1 in 20,579 newborns is named Savior, ranking it 1886th. The name is most common in Ohio, New York, and Texas. Like other concept names such as Messiah and Angel, Savior reflects a modern trend of naming children after religious titles, though its directness gives it a particularly bold character.
Savior is a modern given name adopted from the English vocabulary word savior, derived from Old French sauveour and Latin salvator (one who saves). The term has deep Christian associations as a title for Jesus Christ in various English translations of the Bible. As a personal name, Savior first appeared in United States birth records in the late 1990s, reflecting a broader trend of using virtue and religious-concept names.
Where Savior is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sav, Savvy
Variants: Saviour
Sibling names for Savior
Names that share Savior's style, for a brother or sister.
