Socoro
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Socoro is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Socoro is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Socoro is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, a variant of Socorro meaning 'help' or 'aid' — a deeply Catholic name honoring Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
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Socoro is cataloged under the Spanish naming tradition. Spanish names often flow through Latin and Visigothic roots, shaped by centuries of Catholic tradition and Iberian culture.
In the U.S., Socoro has been recorded as a girl's name since 1924, with 5 total births. Browse the Spanish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Socoro has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1924.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | — |
The Story of Socoro
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1924, Socoro is a name steeped in history. Girls named Socoro are most likely born between 1924 and 1924.
How rare is Socoro?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Socoro is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1924, peaked in the 1920s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1924–1924)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 | #5793 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1924–1924