Salvador
Pronunciation: [ s-ALV-uhd-awr ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Salvador first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 176 babies have been named Salvador in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Salvador is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,285 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,285
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Salvador is also used as a boy name, ranked #721.
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About the Name Salvador
Salvador is a girl name .
Is Salvador a boy or girl name? Salvador is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,285 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #721. Salvador is more commonly used as a boy name.
Salvador is currently ranked #48,285 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Salvador include Sal, Salv, Salvy, Salvie, Salva, Salvay, Salvaie, Dor, Dory, Dorie, Say, and Saie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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