Salvador
Salvador first appears in US records in 1888. It peaked in 1992, when 922 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 341.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Salvador popular?
Declining Salvador is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1992 peak.
| 2020s | 2,176 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,486 | |
| 2000s | 7,872 | |
| 1990s | 8,608 | |
| 1980s | 6,652 | |
| 1970s | 5,164 | |
| 1960s | 3,216 | |
| 1950s | 3,236 | |
| 1940s | 2,514 | |
| 1930s | 2,030 | |
| 1920s | 2,627 | |
| 1910s | 875 | |
| 1900s | 127 | |
| 1890s | 17 | |
| 1880s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Salvador mean?
Salvador means “saviour” in Spanish.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salvador mean?
Salvador means Savior. Salvador means “saviour” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Salvador?
Salvador is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Salvador?
Salvador is pronounced “sahl-vah-DOR.”
Is Salvador a boy or a girl name?
Salvador is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Salvador a popular name right now?
Salvador is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1992 peak.
How popular is the name Salvador?
In 2025, Salvador ranked #756 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Salvador most popular?
Salvador was most popular in 1992, when about 922 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Salvador?
Names similar to Salvador include Pablo, Rodrigo, Rodolfo, Joaquin, Adolfo.
What names go well with Salvador?
Spanish names that pair well with Salvador include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.