Socorro
Socorro is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Help, relief, or succor.
Origin and history
Socorro is a traditional Spanish name meaning 'succor' or 'help,' derived from the Marian title Nuestra Señora del Socorro (Our Lady of Help). It has historically been given in Spanish-speaking communities and maintains a steady, classic presence in the U.S. name registry.
Popularity in the United States
6,912 babies in the United States have been named Socorro since 1880. It ranks #2034 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2049.
States where it is most popular
- TX (39.9 %)
- CA (37.5 %)
- AZ (12.5 %)
- NM (5.3 %)
- NY (2.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 183 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,201 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,003 |
| 1940-1950 | 945 |
| 1950-1960 | 934 |
| 1960-1970 | 715 |
| 1970-1980 | 617 |
| 1980-1990 | 536 |
| 1990-2000 | 428 |
| 2000-2010 | 212 |
| 2010-2019 | 86 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Famous people named Socorro
- Socorro Bonilla: Actress
- Socorro Ramos: Entrepreneur, Businesswoman
Nicknames
Soco, Coco
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Catholic epithet 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help' (Nuestra Señora del Socorro).
- Socorro is also the name of several cities and places across the Americas, including Socorro, New Mexico.