Is Salvador a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Salvador is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Salvador?

It’s currently ranked #589 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Salvador?

sal-vah-DOR · IPA: /sælˈvædɔr/

Salvador Boy

Popularity: #589 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsal-vah-DOR / sælˈvædɔr

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

Spanish: Savior; Latin: To save

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Salvador is derived from the Latin word 'salvator,' meaning 'savior.' It is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries and has religious connotations, often associated with Jesus Christ as the Savior. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in the context of Christian traditions. Salvador is also a common surname in some regions.

Trend Summary

Salvador has seen a steady presence in U.S. naming trends, often reflecting cultural heritage.

Variants

Sal
Salva

International Variants

Salvatore (Italian)
Savior (English)

Famous people named Salvador

Salvador Dalí was a Spanish surrealist artist known for his striking and bizarre images.

Salvador Allende was a Chilean physician and politician who served as the President of Chile from 1970 until his death in 1973.

Salvador Sánchez was a Mexican professional boxer who became a world champion in the featherweight division.

Salvador Sobral is a Portuguese singer-songwriter who gained international fame after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017.

Fictional characters named Salvador

Salvador is a character in the video game 'Far Cry 6,' serving as a key figure in the game's narrative.

Salvador is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his humorous antics.

Sibling Suggestions

Santiago Mateo Diego Javier Lucia Isabella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Salvador was first seen in the United States in 1888. Salvador has ranked as high as #544 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Salvador has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Salvador (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	106	36%
TX	60	20%
FL	29	10%
IL	17	6%
WA	11	4%
NY	11	4%
AZ	10	3%
OR	7	2%
IN	6	2%
GA	6	2%
SC	6	2%
VA	5	2%
NC	5	2%
NV	5	2%
WI	5	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1888	5
1893	5
1894	6
1898	6
1900	9
1901	7
1902	11
1903	9
1904	11
1905	7
1906	16
1907	21
1908	17
1909	19
1910	24
1911	23
1912	31
1913	55
1914	72
1915	102
1916	133
1917	124
1918	133
1919	178
1920	202
1921	218
1922	232
1923	255
1924	283
1925	295
1926	268
1927	282
1928	296
1929	296
1930	295
1931	263
1932	227
1933	195
1934	179
1935	166
1936	191
1937	142
1938	183
1939	189
1940	208
1941	213
1942	233
1943	205
1944	241
1945	258
1946	277
1947	273
1948	285
1949	321
1950	336
1951	332
1952	326
1953	330
1954	306
1955	327
1956	313
1957	325
1958	317
1959	324
1960	337
1961	344
1962	287
1963	317
1964	303
1965	316
1966	294
1967	315
1968	335
1969	369
1970	405
1971	441
1972	451
1973	426
1974	518
1975	560
1976	560
1977	602
1978	572
1979	629
1980	652
1981	674
1982	697
1983	618
1984	632
1985	617
1986	642
1987	655
1988	663
1989	802
1990	869
1991	885
1992	921
1993	905
1994	896
1995	863
1996	871
1997	815
1998	814
1999	769
2000	852
2001	848
2002	799
2003	853
2004	830
2005	861
2006	767
2007	718
2008	661
2009	682
2010	582
2011	477
2012	472
2013	437
2014	449
2015	422
2016	457
2017	379
2018	395
2019	415
2020	362
2021	355
2022	371
2023	379
2024	364