Is Salvatore a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Salvatore is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Salvatore?

It’s currently ranked #666 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Salvatore?

sal-vah-TOR-ay · IPA: /sæl.vəˈtɔː.reɪ/

Salvatore Boy

Popularity: #666 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsal-vah-TOR-ay / sæl.vəˈtɔː.reɪ

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: savior; Latin: to save

Historical & Cultural Background

Salvatore is a traditional Italian name derived from the Latin 'Salvator', meaning 'savior'. It has been commonly used in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide. The name is often associated with religious significance, particularly in Christian contexts, referring to Jesus Christ as the savior. Salvatore has also been borne by various saints, enhancing its cultural and historical resonance.

Trend Summary

Salvatore has seen consistent use in Italian communities, with moderate popularity in the United States.

Variants

Sal
Salvo

International Variants

Salvador (Spanish)
Salvatore (Italian)
Svetoslav (Bulgarian)

Famous people named Salvatore

Salvatore Ferragamo was an Italian shoe designer known for his luxury footwear and innovative designs.

Salvatore Quasimodo was an Italian poet and Nobel Laureate in Literature, recognized for his contributions to modern poetry.

Salvatore Giuliano was an Italian bandit and folk hero, known for his controversial life and the myths surrounding him.

Salvatore Adamo is a Belgian-Italian singer-songwriter famous for his romantic ballads.

Fictional characters named Salvatore

Salvatore 'Sal' Maroni is a character in the Batman franchise, known as a mob boss in Gotham City.

Salvatore 'Sal' is a character in the video game 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas', involved in organized crime.

Sibling Suggestions

Giovanni Matteo Antonio Francesco Lorenzo Marco

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Salvatore was first seen in the United States in 1888. Salvatore has ranked as high as #331 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. In the past 5 years the name Salvatore has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Salvatore (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	68	37%
PA	24	13%
FL	19	10%
IL	12	7%
CA	10	5%
MI	9	5%
CT	9	5%
MA	9	5%
OH	8	4%
NC	6	3%
MO	5	3%
TX	5	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1888	5
1889	7
1890	6
1893	14
1894	6
1895	8
1896	5
1897	9
1898	21
1899	17
1900	22
1901	26
1902	27
1903	34
1904	51
1905	59
1906	64
1907	66
1908	95
1909	96
1910	128
1911	200
1912	374
1913	431
1914	635
1915	800
1916	819
1917	834
1918	908
1919	847
1920	911
1921	949
1922	1,005
1923	1,017
1924	1,025
1925	1,000
1926	995
1927	1,058
1928	964
1929	930
1930	882
1931	765
1932	751
1933	674
1934	639
1935	596
1936	575
1937	537
1938	529
1939	534
1940	533
1941	533
1942	597
1943	613
1944	534
1945	474
1946	504
1947	594
1948	586
1949	608
1950	617
1951	595
1952	594
1953	619
1954	638
1955	671
1956	611
1957	607
1958	553
1959	585
1960	588
1961	561
1962	605
1963	565
1964	548
1965	568
1966	519
1967	512
1968	533
1969	505
1970	515
1971	473
1972	424
1973	399
1974	390
1975	402
1976	363
1977	354
1978	345
1979	349
1980	368
1981	334
1982	360
1983	312
1984	298
1985	343
1986	319
1987	354
1988	374
1989	325
1990	322
1991	374
1992	336
1993	338
1994	323
1995	313
1996	296
1997	274
1998	303
1999	296
2000	344
2001	263
2002	342
2003	270
2004	307
2005	295
2006	253
2007	263
2008	232
2009	233
2010	229
2011	242
2012	229
2013	236
2014	239
2015	215
2016	234
2017	238
2018	241
2019	259
2020	229
2021	240
2022	269
2023	252
2024	260