Salvatore
Salvatore is an Italian name derived from the Latin 'salvator,' meaning 'savior' or 'rescuer.' It carries deep religious significance in Italian culture and conveys strength and protection.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 245. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 242
- 2012: 229
- 2013: 236
- 2014: 239
- 2015: 215
- 2016: 234
- 2017: 238
- 2018: 242
- 2019: 259
- 2020: 229
- 2021: 240
- 2022: 269
- 2023: 252
- 2024: 260
- 2025: 249
- 2026 (projected): 245
Good to Know
- •Strong Italian heritage that honors family roots
- •May need pronunciation guidance outside Italian communities (sal-vah-TOR-eh)
- •Nickname 'Sal' offers a casual American alternative
- •Popular in Italian-American families across generations
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Salvatore Maranzano
Historical organized crime figure
Statistics
57,364
Total births since 1880
1927
Peak year
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