Is Salvatore a boy's or girl's name?

Salvatore is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 81 recorded births.

When was Salvatore most popular?

Salvatore reached its peak popularity in 1927 with 1,058 births that year. It is currently ranked #902 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Salvatore?

Salvatore is currently ranked #902 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 57,110 babies since 1888.

Salvatore

A familiar Italian name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsItalianRising fast Also a pet name

#902▲ 15in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Italian.

Salvatore is a boy's and girl's baby name of Italian origin, from the Italian meaning "savior" or "one who saves," from the Latin salvator (savior). It is a deeply Catholic name, reflecting the role of Christ as savior, and has been among the most beloved names in Sicily and southern Italy for centuries.

With over 57,000 U.S. births recorded, Salvatore has been a cornerstone of Italian-American naming tradition. The nickname Sal gives it a warmly informal dimension, while the full name carries the operatic, full-throated beauty that makes Italian names so enduringly popular worldwide.

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Popularity Over Time

Salvatore was #665 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #902, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Salvatore
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,250	#921	▼
2010s	2,362	#901	▼
2000s	2,802	#735	▼
1990s	3,175	#580	—
1980s	3,387	#474	▼
1970s	4,014	#397	▼
1960s	5,504	#331	—
1950s	6,090	#292	▲
1940s	5,576	#258	▼
1930s	6,482	#198	▼
1920s	9,854	#156	▲
1910s	5,976	#161	▲
1900s	540	#307	▲
1890s	86	#796	▲
1880s	12	#1014	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Salvatore
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	260	#902	+8 (3.2%)
2023	252	#917	-17 (-6.3%)
2022	269	#883	+29 (12.1%)
2021	240	#945	+11 (4.8%)
2020	229	#956	-30 (-11.6%)
2019	259	#858	+18 (7.5%)
2018	241	#901	+3 (1.3%)
2017	238	#904	+4 (1.7%)
2016	234	#921	+19 (8.8%)
2015	215	#963	-24 (-10.0%)
2014	239	#902	+3 (1.3%)
2013	236	#884	+7 (3.1%)
2012	229	#906	-13 (-5.4%)
2011	242	#870	+13 (5.7%)
2010	229	#898	-4 (-1.7%)
2009	233	#895	+1 (0.4%)
2008	232	#898	-31 (-11.8%)
2007	263	#811	+10 (4.0%)
2006	253	#808	-42 (-14.2%)
2005	295	#699	-12 (-3.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Salvatore as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Salvatore has also been given to 81 girls in the U.S. since 1923.

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Current rank

Total births

1928

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Salvatore be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Salvatore is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #902. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Salvatore has two lives

Salvatore, the baby name

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Salvatore, the pet name

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23 pets

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1888–2024) · Methodology