Boy
Salvador
savior, rescuer
About Salvador
Salvador brings warmth, depth, and cultural richness to any child's identity. This full-bodied name rolls off the tongue with a satisfying rhythm, its three syllables creating a melodious flow. The name carries historical weight and geographical breadth, connecting to various traditions while feeling thoroughly contemporary. Salvador projects confidence and capability, suggesting someone comfortable in their own identity. Its nickname potential—Sal or Salvi—offers flexibility while the full name maintains formality when needed. Parents selecting Salvador often appreciate names with substance and story, choices that honor heritage while embracing the present. The name works across languages and borders, making it particularly suitable for multicultural families or globally-minded parents. Salvador represents a naming choice with both gravitas and heart.
Popularity of the Name Salvador
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | #956 | |
| 1901 | #929 | |
| 1902 | #729 | |
| 1903 | #836 | |
| 1904 | #754 | |
| 1906 | #611 | |
| 1907 | #536 | |
| 1908 | #653 | |
| 1909 | #632 | |
| 1910 | #595 | |
| 1911 | #662 | |
| 1912 | #796 | |
| 1913 | #596 | |
| 1914 | #596 | |
| 1915 | #561 | |
| 1916 | #496 | |
| 1917 | #520 | |
| 1918 | #526 | |
| 1919 | #443 | |
| 1920 | #417 | |
| 1921 | #411 | |
| 1922 | #395 | |
| 1923 | #375 | |
| 1924 | #352 | |
| 1925 | #338 | |
| 1926 | #355 | |
| 1927 | #348 | |
| 1928 | #328 | |
| 1929 | #322 | |
| 1930 | #322 | |
| 1931 | #336 | |
| 1932 | #370 | |
| 1933 | #393 | |
| 1934 | #417 | |
| 1935 | #444 | |
| 1936 | #397 | |
| 1937 | #477 | |
| 1938 | #424 | |
| 1939 | #415 | |
| 1940 | #398 | |
| 1941 | #397 | |
| 1942 | #397 | |
| 1943 | #439 | |
| 1944 | #389 | |
| 1945 | #375 | |
| 1946 | #393 | |
| 1947 | #413 | |
| 1948 | #405 | |
| 1949 | #375 | |
| 1950 | #368 | |
| 1951 | #373 | |
| 1952 | #379 | |
| 1953 | #382 | |
| 1954 | #412 | |
| 1955 | #403 | |
| 1956 | #427 | |
| 1957 | #428 | |
| 1958 | #440 | |
| 1959 | #442 | |
| 1960 | #437 | |
| 1961 | #428 | |
| 1962 | #471 | |
| 1963 | #446 | |
| 1964 | #457 | |
| 1965 | #435 | |
| 1966 | #447 | |
| 1967 | #427 | |
| 1968 | #421 | |
| 1969 | #414 | |
| 1970 | #400 | |
| 1971 | #382 | |
| 1972 | #370 | |
| 1973 | #372 | |
| 1974 | #336 | |
| 1975 | #320 | |
| 1976 | #315 | |
| 1977 | #313 | |
| 1978 | #312 | |
| 1979 | #310 | |
| 1980 | #303 | |
| 1981 | #295 | |
| 1982 | #291 | |
| 1983 | #315 | |
| 1984 | #309 | |
| 1985 | #324 | |
| 1986 | #317 | |
| 1987 | #322 | |
| 1988 | #325 | |
| 1989 | #301 | |
| 1990 | #289 | |
| 1991 | #292 | |
| 1992 | #292 | |
| 1993 | #303 | |
| 1994 | #300 | |
| 1995 | #306 | |
| 1996 | #305 | |
| 1997 | #323 | |
| 1998 | #331 | |
| 1999 | #347 | |
| 2000 | #330 | |
| 2001 | #329 | |
| 2002 | #344 | |
| 2003 | #336 | |
| 2004 | #342 | |
| 2005 | #345 | |
| 2006 | #390 | |
| 2007 | #405 | #617 |
| 2008 | #435 | |
| 2009 | #424 | |
| 2010 | #458 | |
| 2011 | #532 | |
| 2012 | #552 | |
| 2013 | #584 | |
| 2014 | #602 | |
| 2015 | #634 | |
| 2016 | #593 | |
| 2017 | #669 | |
| 2018 | #650 | |
| 2019 | #648 | |
| 2020 | #701 | |
| 2021 | #728 | |
| 2022 | #712 | |
| 2023 | #701 | |
| 2024 | #719 | #934 |
| 2025 | #756 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Salvador
Names Similar to Salvador
Nicknames for Salvador
- Sal
- Salvy
- Vador
- Val
- Salva
Famous People Named Salvador
| Salvador Dali | Renowned Spanish surrealist painter |
| Salvador Allende | Former President of Chile |
| Salvador Perez | Venezuelan professional baseball player |
| Salvador Sobral | Portuguese singer and winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 |
| Salvador Luria | Italian-American Nobel laureate in Medicine |
| Salvador Sanchez | Mexican professional boxer |
| Salvador Cabañas | Paraguayan football player |
| Salvador Dalí Domènech | Spanish film director, artist, and writer |
| Salvador Pineda | Mexican actor |
| Salvador Sánchez Cerén | Former President of El Salvador |
| Salvador Elizondo | Mexican writer |
| Salvador Santana | American musician and songwriter |
| Salvador de Madariaga | Spanish diplomat and writer |
| Salvador Jorge Blanco | Former President of the Dominican Republic |
| Salvador Gómez Valdés | Mexican professional wrestler |
| Salvador Reyes Monteón | Mexican football player |
| Salvador Salazar Arrué | Salarrué - Salvadoran writer and poet |
| Salvador Moncada | Honduran-British pharmacologist and physician |
| Salvador Tous | Spanish jewelry designer |
| Salvador Ibarra | Mexican track and field athlete |
Characters Named Salvador
| Salvador "Sal" Maroni | Character in DC Comics, known as a mob boss and enemy of Batman |
| Salvador Mendoza | Character in the TV series "Queen of the South" |
| Salvador "Sal" Romano | Character in the TV series "Mad Men" |
| Salvador F. Flores | Character in the TV series "Kim Possible" |
| Salvador "Sal" Vega | Character in the film "The Book of Life" - 2014 |
| Salvador "Sal" Martinez | Character in the video game "Fallout 2" |
| Salvador Dalí | Character in the film "Midnight in Paris" - 2011, portrayed by Adrien Brody |
| Salvador Martí | Character in the TV series "Money Heist" - La Casa de Papel |
| Salvador "Sal" Paradise | Character in the film "On the Road" - 2012, portrayed by Sam Riley |
| Salvador "Sal" Fragione | Character in the film "Jungle Fever" - 1991, portrayed by Frank Vincent |
| Salvador "Sal" Mancuso | Character in the TV series "Ozark" |
| Salvador Mallo | Character in the film "Memory and Desire" - 1998, portrayed by Carmen Maura |
| Salvador "Sal" Bando | Character in the film "The Warriors" - 1979 |
| Salvador "Sal" Roma | Character in the film "Dog Day Afternoon" - 1975, portrayed by John Cazale |
| Salvador Dali | Character in the film "Little Ashes" - 2008, portrayed by Robert Pattinson |