Savior
From savior. Doublet of Salvador.
Every Savior since 1998 — 773 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Savior
Savior is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,901 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 773 American babies have been named Savior. Its peak came in 2024, when 100 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Savior stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Savior year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 83 | #1,901 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,242 | 93 | #1,773 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,889 | 77 | #1,998 |
| 2022 | — | — | 42 | #2,990 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,256 | 47 | #2,728 |
| 2020 | — | — | 36 | #3,193 |
| 2019 | — | — | 40 | #3,042 |
| 2018 | — | — | 38 | #3,095 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,872 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #6,006 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,860 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,673 |
| 2013 | — | — | 22 | #4,437 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,681 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,159 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,690 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,409 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,115 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,396 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,899 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,997 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,441 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #9,431 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,214 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,417 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,969 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Savior mean?
From savior. Doublet of Salvador.
How popular is the name Savior in 2025?
Savior ranked #1,901 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Savior?
773 babies have been named Savior in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Savior most popular?
Savior peaked in 2024, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Savior a boy or girl name?
Savior is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Savior rising or falling?
Savior is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.