Salvador
Salvador is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Savior.
Origin and history
Salvador is a classic name of Latin origin meaning 'savior', traditionally used in Spanish and Catalan speaking cultures. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage for over a century, consistently ranking among the top 1,000 male names. It is famously associated with the surrealist artist Salvador Dalí.
Popularity in the United States
49,605 babies in the United States have been named Salvador since 1880. It ranks #514 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #694.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.9 %)
- TX (22.8 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- AZ (3.7 %)
- NY (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 127 |
| 1910-1920 | 875 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,627 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,030 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,514 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,236 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,216 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,164 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,652 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,608 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,872 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,486 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,176 |
Famous people named Salvador
- Salvador Dalí: Artist, Painter
- Salvador Allende: Politician, President
- Salvador Perez: Baseball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Sal, Salva, Chava
Fun facts
- The name is widely recognized internationally due to Spanish painter Salvador Dalí, a pioneer of surrealism.
- It is also the name of El Salvador, a Central American nation named in honor of the Holy Savior.