Socorra
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 26 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Socorra hit its peak of 6 births in 1923, American naming still drew heavily from family heritage, religious tradition, and the cultural norms of the time.
Today, Socorra reads as a vintage revival candidate — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Socorra is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Socorra is a girl's baby name, a variant spelling of Socorro — a Spanish name and title of the Virgin Mary: Nuestra Señora del Socorro, meaning "Our Lady of Help" or "Our Lady of Succor." Socorro is a deeply Catholic name with roots throughout Latin America and the American Southwest.
In New Mexico, there is even a city called Socorro, one of the oldest European settlements in the American Southwest. The name carries the meaning of divine aid and compassion — a name given to a daughter as both a prayer and a blessing, an invocation of protection from the very beginning of life.
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Socorra is built from 7 letters and three syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Spanish naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Socorra creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Socorra has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1923.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | #5615 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 10 | #5021 | — |
| 1920s | 11 | #5290 | — |
The Story of Socorra
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1923, Socorra is a name steeped in history. Girls named Socorra are most likely born between 1923 and 1933.
How rare is Socorra?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Socorra is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1923, peaked in the 1920s with 11 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1923–1946)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 | #5615 |
| 1934 | 5 | #4880 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5162 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5676 |
| 1923 | 6 | #4903 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1923–1946