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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sal-vah-DOR-ay /sæl.vəˈdɔː.reɪ/
Origin: Spanish; Italian
Meaning: Spanish: 'savior'; Italian: 'to save'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Salvadore is derived from the Latin word "salvator," meaning "savior" or "to save." This Latin term evolved from the earlier roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, where the root *sal- signifies "to be safe" or "to save." The name entered the English language through the influence of the Latin-speaking Christian church, particularly during the Middle Ages, as Latin was the liturgical language of the time. The name is closely associated with the Spanish form "Salvador," which also means "savior" and has been used in various cultures influenced by Christianity.
Historically, the name Salvadore has been linked to several significant figures and events. One of the most notable is the veneration of Jesus Christ as the Savior in Christian theology, which has made the name particularly meaningful in Christian communities.
Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints, including Saint Salvador, a martyr from the early Christian period. The name gained further prominence through the Spanish and Portuguese conquests and missionary activities during the 15th to 17th centuries, as these cultures spread Christianity and its associated names across the globe.
Culturally, the name Salvadore embodies themes of redemption and protection, resonating with the Christian belief in salvation. It has been used in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing hope and divine intervention.
The name's enduring significance is reflected in its use in religious contexts, such as the Feast of the Savior, celebrated in various Christian denominations. While diminutive forms like Salva exist, the name Salvadore itself carries a weight of historical and spiritual significance that has allowed it to persist through centuries.
Famous people named Salvadore
In this section, you will find notable people named Salvadore. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Salvadore who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Salvadore Dali is a surrealist artist best known for The Persistence of Memory, The Elephants, and The Sacrament of the Last Supper.
Salvadore Ferragamo is a fashion designer best known for founding the luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo, creating iconic footwear, and his innovative shoe designs.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Salvadore was first seen in the United States in 1907.
Salvadore has ranked as high as #881 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Louisiana, California, Pennsylvania, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Salvadore has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Salvadore is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Salvadore was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Salvadore (1990)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Salvadore.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1934 | 17 |
| 1933 | 21 |
| 1932 | 22 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1930 | 27 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1925 | 27 |
| 1924 | 35 |
| 1923 | 31 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1921 | 21 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1919 | 19 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1907 | 6 |