Salvator
Salvator is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Savior.
Origin and history
Salvator is a masculine name of Late Latin origin meaning 'savior'. It is a variant spelling of Salvatore, often associated with Christian religious traditions. In the United States, it has been historically rare and is currently unranked in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
920 babies in the United States have been named Salvator since 1880. It ranks #3758 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (96.5 %)
- MA (1.7 %)
- PA (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 154 |
| 1920-1930 | 250 |
| 1930-1940 | 118 |
| 1940-1950 | 104 |
| 1950-1960 | 78 |
| 1960-1970 | 66 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 18 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Salvator
- Salvator Rosa: painter, poet
Nicknames
Sal
Fun facts
- Salvator Mundi, meaning 'Savior of the World', is a famous subject in Christian iconography depicted by artists like Leonardo da Vinci.
- The name directly mirrors the Late Latin word 'salvator', derived from 'salvare', meaning to save.