Salvatore

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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

#945 for boys

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #955, likely #878 to #1032

↗Steady

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

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

Common nicknames: Sal, Sally, Toto, Torre, Salvy
  • •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

Famous People

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Salvatore Ferragamo

Luxury fashion designer and founder

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Salvatore Quasimodo

Nobel Prize-winning Italian poet

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Salvatore "Toto" Cutugno

Italian singer and songwriter

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Salvatore Maranzano

Historical organized crime figure

Statistics

57,364

Total births since 1880

1927

Peak year

Discovery

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