Meaning, origin, history
Salvador is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'salve', which means 'safe' or 'healthy'. The name Salvador is composed of two parts: 'salvus', meaning 'saved', and '-or', a suffix that indicates an agent noun, hence the meaning of the name is 'savior'.
The name Salvador has been popular throughout history, with several notable figures bearing this name. One of the most famous was Salvador Dali, the renowned Spanish surrealist painter known for his eccentric personality and thought-provoking artwork.
In literature, the name Salvador is also significant. In Gabriel García Márquez's novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude", the protagonist José Arcadio Buendía has a son named Aureliano, who later changes his name to Salvador in honor of his father's friend who raised him after his father's disappearance.
Despite its historical and cultural significance, the name Salvador is not as commonly used today. According to data from the Social Security Administration, it has never been among the top 1000 most popular boy names in the United States. Nevertheless, it remains a distinctive and meaningful name with a rich history behind it.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Salvador since 1880
Total births
183
Total since 1880
Peak year
1987
13 births
in 2000
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
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vs previous 5 years