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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Savior — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Saviona|Saviour
Latin◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Savior

◈

SAY-vyer · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1800
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#1800
Popularity score: 24
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1800 in 2024
5yr
+196 ranks
Velocity
+196
Birth frequency
2.5 per 100,000 births
Girl
#13193
Popularity score: 4
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#13193 in 2024
5yr
+1679 ranks
Velocity
+1679
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1800 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Savior

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1800

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #13193 · Rising since 2021

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Savior

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13193

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+196 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Savior is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
LatinReligiousMeaningfulVirtueUnisex2-syllableModern adoptionStrong characterPurposeful
Character
redemptive purposeselfless compassionprotective strengthinspiring hopeunwavering courage
STRONG
High confidence

Savior is a Latin unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1800 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +196 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1800 · rare
Savior at a Glance
Meaning:One who saves or rescues; derived from the Latin 'salvator.' Historically used as a religious or virtuous title, modernly adopted as a given name.
Language root:Latin · English
Peak rank:#1800 in 2024
5yr change:+196 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1800 · Girl #13193
Notable bearers
Savior Castano
Professional boxer
Similar Sound
XavierSawyer◈SayerSavionSaveloy
Similar Style
Ezra◈Silas◈JonahCalebEden◈Sage◈
Works well with
Hope◈GraceEzra◈Silas◈Eden◈MercyJustice◈Sage◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Savior illustration
Name Intelligence
Savior · Overview
Summary

Savior is a Latin unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1800 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Savior scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 196 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Meaningful · Religious · Strong character
Savior carries a bold, serious, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Savior is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
savior.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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