Salvatore

Salvatore - A very unique male name

Salvatore appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #179. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Salvatore and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Salvatore? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Salvatore. The baby boy name Salvatore was given to 202 baby boys in 2025, ranking #942 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,259 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Salvatore peaked in popularity 112 years ago in 1914 on position 147.

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Salvatore is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Salvatore is currently topping the baby name charts in Connecticut at position #234 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,520.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Salvatore is where you live.

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Salvatore origin and meaning

Italian, from Late Latin

'Saviour' — from Latin Salvator, a title of Christ

Salvatore is the Italian form of Latin Salvator, 'saviour,' a name given in honour of Christ and carried by generations of Italian and Italian-American boys. It peaked in the US in 1927, during the great Italian immigration era, and has eased down slowly since. The fuller Italian sound is part of its appeal for families honouring that heritage.

Attested etymology

Salvatore is a 9 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Salvatore, pop culture references for the name Salvatore and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Salvatore

We've found the following names that sound similar to Salvatore, sorted by popularity.

Salvador / Salvadore / Salvator / Salbador / Salvotore /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Salvatore

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Salvatore a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Salvatore?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

sal-vah-TOR-eh · /sælvəˈtɔːreɪ/
The data lists 3 syllables, but Salvatore is usually spoken with 4 in Italian and careful English.

Around the world

• Salvador (Spanish) — The standard Spanish form, also a common surname
• Salvador (Portuguese) — The standard Portuguese form

Spellings and nicknames

• Salvador — A separate established name — the Spanish and Portuguese form, not a spelling variant
• Salvator — The Latin form, rarely used in English

Nicknames: SalSalvoTore

Famous bearers

• Salvatore Quasimodo — Italian poet and Nobel laureate in Literature (1901–1968) Historical
• Salvatore Ferragamo — Italian shoe designer and founder of the Ferragamo fashion house (1898–1960) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Salvatore to honour Italian roots directly — it is unmistakably Italian rather than anglicised. It carries family and faith history in one name.

Worth knowing

• Most American bearers go by Sal — expect the nickname
• Non-Italian speakers may stumble over the final syllable