Salvatore
Salvatore is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Savior.
Origin and history
Salvatore is a traditional Italian name derived from the Late Latin word 'Salvator', meaning 'savior'. It has been widely used in Italian-American communities across the United States throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. While its usage has become less common in recent years, it remains a classic, recognizable masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
57,364 babies in the United States have been named Salvatore since 1880. It ranks #462 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #855.
States where it is most popular
- NY (50.2 %)
- NJ (12.8 %)
- PA (7.8 %)
- MA (6.5 %)
- CT (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 86 |
| 1900-1910 | 540 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,976 |
| 1920-1930 | 9,854 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,482 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,576 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,090 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,505 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,015 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,389 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,175 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,802 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,363 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,499 |
Famous people named Salvatore
- Salvatore Ferragamo: Shoe Designer, Fashion Designer
- Salvatore Quasimodo: Poet, Author
Nicknames
Sal, Sammy, Salvy
Fun facts
- The name directly translates the Greek name Soter, used as a religious translation for 'Savior'.
- It was one of the most common masculine names brought by Italian immigrants to the United States in the early 20th century.