Salvadore
Salvadore is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Savior.
Origin and history
Salvadore is a masculine name derived from the Late Latin name Salvator, which translates to 'savior'. It serves as a regional or phonetic variant of the Spanish Salvador and Italian Salvatore. In the United States, it has been a rare but enduring choice throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Popularity in the United States
1,302 babies in the United States have been named Salvadore since 1880. It ranks #3403 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- LA (61.3 %)
- CA (22.6 %)
- PA (11.4 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 155 |
| 1920-1930 | 246 |
| 1930-1940 | 174 |
| 1940-1950 | 139 |
| 1950-1960 | 135 |
| 1960-1970 | 156 |
| 1970-1980 | 103 |
| 1980-1990 | 89 |
| 1990-2000 | 38 |
| 2000-2010 | 48 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Sal, Salvo
Fun facts
- The name originates from Late Latin Salvator, coined by early Christian writers to translate the Greek word Soter.
- Salvadore blends spelling elements of the Spanish Salvador and Italian Salvatore.