Salvatore
How to say it: sal-vuh-TOR-ay · /ˌsælvəˈtɔreɪ/
Italian form of Latin Salvator, meaning 'savior'; used as a religious name honoring Christ.
Salvatore was the 861st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 249 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 15% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #839 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #861 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 249 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,314 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +15% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #839 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dating its American high to the 1920s, Salvatore has settled far below that mark while staying in use. The next few years should bring a small lift.
What goes with it
Four rolling syllables with a breathy lilt lend Salvatore a strong and sonorous presence. Giovanni and Vincenzo sit alongside in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Salvatore is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Salvatore
- Salvatore Quasimodo (1901–1968)Italian writer
- Salvatore Sirigu (born 1987)Italian association football player
- Salvatore Schillaci (1964–2024)Italian association football player
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