Savior
One who saves or rescues from danger or evil.
Name Census estimates that about 682 living Americans carry the first name Savior. It is a predominantly male name (97.1% of registrations). The average person named Savior today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Savior births was 2024 (98 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Savior. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
682
~ 1 in 502,572 Americans
Peak year
2024
98 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,800
Tracked since 1998
Gender
Gender distribution for Savior
Savior leans heavily male at 97.1% of total registrations, but 20 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Savior as a male name
- Ranked #1,800 in 2024
- 91 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (91 births)
Savior as a female name
- Ranked #13,193 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (7 births)
Popularity
Savior: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Savior from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 313 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Savior by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Savior during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Saviors live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, New York, California recorded the most babies named Savior, while North Carolina, Michigan, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Savior
The name Savior is derived from the Latin word "salvator," which means "savior" or "deliverer." It has its roots in the Christian tradition and is closely associated with Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the Savior of humanity in the New Testament. The name gained prominence during the early days of Christianity and was used by some of the earliest followers of the faith.
In the Bible, the name "Savior" is explicitly used to refer to Jesus Christ, as seen in passages such as Luke 2:11, which states, "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." The name reflects the belief that Jesus came to save humanity from sin and offer eternal life to those who believe in him.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Savior being used as a personal name dates back to the 3rd century. Saint Savior of Avila, a Christian martyr, was born around 220 AD in Avila, Spain, and was martyred during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Savior or its variations. For example, Savior Gasparini (1514-1572) was an Italian architect and sculptor who worked on various projects in Rome, including St. Peter's Basilica. Savior Portolongo (1666-1715) was an Italian painter known for his religious works and portraiture.
In the 17th century, Savior Mundi (1659-1719) was a prominent Italian painter and etcher, best known for his religious works and landscapes. A contemporary of his, Savior Rosa (1615-1673), was an Italian Baroque painter, poet, and satirist, renowned for his allegorical and mythological works.
Another notable bearer of the name was Savior Meluzzi (1787-1859), an Italian painter and engraver who specialized in religious and historical subjects. He was a member of the Accademia di San Luca, one of the oldest academies of art in Rome.
While the name Savior has its roots in Christianity and has been used throughout history, it is important to note that its usage as a personal name has been relatively rare, likely due to its strong religious connotations.
People
Savior + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Savior as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Savior: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Savior?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 682 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Savior going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 502,572 US residents.
Is Savior a common name?
We classify Savior as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 688 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Savior most popular?
The single biggest year for Savior was 2024, when 98 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Savior is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Savior a male name?
Yes, 97.1% of people registered as Savior in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.