Savior
Primarily a boy's name of Latin origin with 668 recorded births. Also given to 20 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Jesus Christ
Savior is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin salvator meaning 'one who saves' or 'rescuer,' used in Christian tradition as a title of Jesus Christ. As a given name, Savior is a deeply religious statement of faith — parents naming their child after the central figure of Christianity.
About 668 U.S. births are recorded. Savior is chosen by devout Christian families who see naming as an act of worship and want their child's very name to reflect their deepest faith.
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Phonetically, Savior belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their strong, decisive ending — carrying a Latin or Old English feel. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Latin naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Latin names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Savior’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Savior climbed 3641 spots in the last 20 years — from #5441 to #1800.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 293 | #2540 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 237 | #4651 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 124 | #7028 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 14 | #9009 | — |
The Story of Savior
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Savior is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Savior are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Savior?
Only about 1 in every 39,560 babies born in 2024 was named Savior — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 293 births that decade.
Savior by the numbers
- Would fill 14 school buses
- Meeting one Savior per day would take 1.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1998–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91 | #1800 |
| 2023 | 77 | #1996 |
| 2022 | 42 | #2989 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2725 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3192 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3042 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3095 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3872 |
| 2016 | 15 | #6005 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3860 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5673 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4437 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5680 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5159 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5690 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4407 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7115 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5396 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7899 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4995 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Savior as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Savior has also been given to 20 girls in the U.S. since 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2024