Salbador
From Spanish origin, meaning "savior" or "one who brings salvation".
Name Census estimates that about 286 living Americans carry the first name Salbador. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Salbador today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Salbador births was 1928 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Salbador. 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
286
~ 1 in 1,198,442 Americans
Peak year
1928
13 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,118
Tracked since 1919
Census
Salbador in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 277 people with the first name Salbador, which placed it at #31,090 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#31,090
National first-name rank
People counted
277
277 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
98.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Salbador
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Salbador is Hispanic at 98.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Salbador described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Salbador at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino98.2% · 272
- White1.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Popularity
Salbador: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Salbador from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Salbador remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Salbador 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 Salbador during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Salbadors live
Origin
Meaning and history of Salbador
The given name Salbador is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its origins rooted in the Spanish language and culture. Derived from the Latin word "salvator," which translates to "savior" or "redeemer," this name carries a rich historical and religious significance.
In the early days of the Spanish empire, the name Salbador was closely linked to the Catholic faith and the veneration of Jesus Christ as the Savior of humankind. Its usage can be traced back to the medieval period, when it was commonly bestowed upon children as a way to honor the divine and seek blessings for their spiritual well-being.
Interestingly, the name Salbador also bears a striking resemblance to the Spanish word "salvador," which holds the same meaning of "savior" or "redeemer." This linguistic connection further reinforces the name's deep-rooted association with the concept of salvation and redemption.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Salbador, leaving an indelible mark on various fields. One of the earliest recorded examples is Salbador de Aragon (1350-1412), a renowned Spanish theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the development of scholastic thought during the Late Middle Ages.
Another prominent individual was Salbador Dalí (1904-1989), the legendary Spanish surrealist painter whose mind-bending works challenged conventional perceptions of art and reality. Dalí's artistic genius and eccentric persona have left an enduring legacy in the world of modern art.
In the realm of literature, Salbador Espriu (1913-1985) stands out as a celebrated Catalan poet and playwright. His poetic works, infused with a deep sense of humanity and social consciousness, earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Cervantes Prize, considered the highest literary honor in the Spanish-speaking world.
The name Salbador has also graced the realms of music and entertainment. Salbador Allende (1908-1973), a renowned Mexican singer and actor, captivated audiences with his powerful vocal abilities and charismatic stage presence, leaving an indelible mark on the golden age of Mexican cinema.
Lastly, Salbador Hierro (1923-2002), a Spanish politician and diplomat, played a pivotal role in Spain's transition to democracy after the end of the Franco regime. His unwavering commitment to democratic values and his efforts to bridge political divides have earned him a respected place in the annals of Spanish history.
People
Salbador + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Salbador 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
Salbador: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Salbador?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 286 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Salbador 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 1,198,442 US residents.
Is Salbador a common name?
We classify Salbador as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 457 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Salbador most popular?
The single biggest year for Salbador was 1928, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Salbador is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Salbador in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 277 people with the name Salbador, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #31,090 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Salbador in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Salbador?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Salbador leans strongly male. 277 people counted with this name were male (98.2%), compared with 5 female bearers (1.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Salbador?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Salbador is Hispanic at 98.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Salbador most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Salbador in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (272 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Salbador in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Salbador a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Salbador 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.
Is Salbador still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Salbador in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Salbador can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many Americans are named Salbador?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.