Salvatore
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Savior, rescuer
Origin: Italian
Popularity: Ranked #945 in 2025 with 249 babies born.
History: Salvatore surged in the 2020s as a grand Italian name meaning 'savior.' The name echoes through Italian-American neighborhoods from Arthur Avenue to Federal Hill. Salvatore is the name of every nonna's favorite grandson. The name represents Italian-American family culture at its most loving.
Name length: 9 letters
How common is Salvatore? About 1 in 13,367 babies born in 2025 were named Salvatore, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Salvatore
What does the name Salvatore mean?
Salvatore means “Savior, rescuer” from Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Salvatore?
Salvatore has Italian origin. The traditional meaning is “Savior, rescuer”.
How popular is Salvatore?
Salvatore ranked #943 in 2025 — given to 249 babies that year.
When was Salvatore most popular?
Salvatore peaked in 1927 with 1,058 babies registered that year.
Is Salvatore a boy or girl name?
Salvatore is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Salvatores in registered births are male.
Is the name Salvatore rising or falling in popularity?
Salvatore has risen 13 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #956 in 2020 to #943 in 2025.
How long has Salvatore been recorded?
Salvatore appears in birth records across 136 years — from 1888 through 2025.