Socorro
Meaninghelp, aid · Spanish
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #537 in 1929
9 babies were named Socorro in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,981 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1913–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Socorro you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Socorro, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Socorro would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySocorro first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1929, when it ranked #537. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowSocorro was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 64,935 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 178,571.
- TrendSocorro has climbed 4,981 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Socorro means “help, aid”.
About the name Socorro
Socorro is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “help, aid”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-rro”. US birth records list Socorro for girls from 1913 to 2025, in 113 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1929, when it ranked #537 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 | 39,841 girls |
| 1920s | 101 | 9,901 girls |
| 1930s | 94 | 10,637 girls |
| 1940s | 66 | 15,193 girls |
| 1950s | 49 | 20,504 girls |
| 1960s | 39 | 25,641 girls |
| 1970s | 40 | 24,931 girls |
| 1980s | 31 | 31,837 girls |
| 1990s | 24 | 42,176 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 86,806 girls |
| 2010s | 4.9 | 203,252 girls |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 188,088 girls |
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Socorro
What does the name Socorro mean?
Socorro means “help, aid” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Socorro?
Socorro has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Sofia, Camila, Maya.
Is Socorro a boy or girl name?
Socorro is a girl name.
How popular is the name Socorro?
Socorro ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1929 (#537).