Salvatore Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Salvatore is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Salvatore?
Salvatore is spelled S-A-L-V-A-T-O-R-E. The name has 9 letters.
Salvatore at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Salvatore means “savior” or “rescuer.”
- Origin
- Salvatore is commonly associated with Italian origin and is frequently linked to Christian contexts as a title of Jesus as the savior.
- Pronunciation
- sal-vah-TOH-ray · 4 syllables
Salvatore Popularity in 2025
Rank#943
Recorded Births249
- Boys usage fell 40 places to #943 and recorded 11 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Salvatore Mean?
Salvatore means “savior” or “rescuer.”
Origin: Salvatore is commonly associated with Italian origin and is frequently linked to Christian contexts as a title of Jesus as the savior.
How Do You Pronounce Salvatore?
Pronunciationsal-vah-TOH-ray
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Salvatore?
- History
- Salvatore has historical usage as a given name in regions influenced by Italian language and culture, often reflecting religious reverence.
Salvatore Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 249 | #943 |
| 2024 | Boys | 260 | #903 |
| 2023 | Boys | 252 | #916 |
| 2022 | Boys | 269 | #881 |
| 2021 | Boys | 240 | #943 |
| 2020 | Boys | 229 | #956 |
| 2019 | Boys | 259 | #857 |
| 2018 | Boys | 242 | #894 |
| 2017 | Boys | 238 | #901 |
| 2016 | Boys | 234 | #919 |
| 2015 | Boys | 215 | #958 |
| 2014 | Boys | 239 | #898 |
| 2013 | Boys | 236 | #882 |
| 2012 | Boys | 229 | #905 |
| 2011 | Boys | 242 | #869 |
| 2010 | Boys | 229 | #894 |
| 2009 | Boys | 233 | #893 |
| 2008 | Boys | 232 | #897 |
| 2007 | Boys | 263 | #809 |
| 2006 | Boys | 253 | #806 |
| 2005 | Boys | 295 | #699 |
| 2004 | Boys | 307 | #664 |
| 2003 | Boys | 270 | #701 |
| 2002 | Boys | 342 | #597 |
When Was Salvatore Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1927 · Boys
1,058 recorded births
National rank #149
1924 · Boys
1,025 recorded births
National rank #157
1923 · Boys
1,017 recorded births
National rank #151
1922 · Boys
1,005 recorded births
National rank #154
Where Salvatore Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #219 | 15 |
| NJ | #261 | 36 |
| NY | #288 | 65 |
| PA | #506 | 19 |
| MA | #507 | 9 |
| FL | #649 | 25 |
| MI | #999 | 6 |
| OH | #1,015 | 7 |