Socorro Girl

Popularity: #939 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: soh-KOHR-oh /soˈko.ɾo/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: 'help'; Latin: 'succor'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Socorro has its roots in the Spanish language, deriving from the Latin word "succurrere," which means "to help" or "to aid." This etymological lineage reflects a broader tradition in which names often carry meanings related to virtues or desirable qualities. The transition from Latin to Spanish occurred during the early Middle Ages, as the Iberian Peninsula underwent significant linguistic and cultural changes following the fall of the Roman Empire.

The name Socorro thus embodies a sense of assistance and support, resonating with the values of compassion and charity. Historically, the name Socorro is notably associated with the Virgin of Socorro, a title given to the Virgin Mary in various Spanish-speaking regions.

This association is particularly significant in the context of Catholicism, where the Virgin Mary is venerated as a figure of mercy and comfort. The devotion to the Virgin of Socorro can be traced back to the medieval period, with various churches and shrines dedicated to her emerging throughout Spain and Latin America.

Such religious connections have contributed to the name's enduring presence in cultures influenced by Spanish colonization, particularly in the Americas. Culturally, Socorro has been embraced as a name that symbolizes hope and divine assistance, often reflecting the values of community and support within families and societies.

The name's association with the Virgin Mary has also led to its use in religious contexts, where it may be invoked in prayers and supplications for help. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Cori" may arise in familial or affectionate contexts, although the name itself retains a strong identity rooted in its historical and cultural significance.

Overall, Socorro encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, religious devotion, and cultural resonance.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Socorro was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Socorro has ranked as high as #937 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Socorro has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Socorro is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Socorro was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Socorro.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 9 0 9
2024 8 0 8
2023 6 0 6
2022 9 0 9
2021 15 0 15
2020 5 0 5
2019 10 0 10
2018 7 0 7
2017 7 0 7
2016 6 0 6
2015 8 0 8
2014 10 0 10
2013 7 0 7
2012 8 0 8
2011 10 0 10
2010 13 0 13
2009 11 0 11
2008 15 0 15
2007 15 0 15
2006 16 0 16
2005 24 0 24
2004 19 0 19
2003 26 0 26
2002 20 0 20
2001 38 0 38
2000 28 0 28
1999 28 0 28
1998 39 7 32
1997 58 8 50
1996 35 0 35
1995 52 6 46
1994 48 10 38
1993 51 8 43
1992 52 6 46
1991 62 8 54
1990 62 6 56
1989 47 8 39
1988 59 10 49
1987 57 9 48
1986 51 9 42
1985 45 8 37
1984 72 9 63
1983 67 7 60
1982 59 11 48
1981 79 8 71
1980 87 8 79
1979 70 9 61
1978 71 5 66
1977 68 6 62
1976 69 7 62
1975 63 6 57
1974 68 0 68
1973 67 6 61
1972 65 0 65
1971 53 0 53
1970 68 6 62
1969 52 0 52
1968 56 0 56
1967 65 0 65
1966 80 10 70
1965 72 0 72
1964 79 7 72
1963 89 10 79
1962 89 0 89
1961 79 0 79
1960 81 0 81
1959 115 5 110
1958 86 0 86
1957 97 0 97
1956 84 8 76
1955 106 12 94
1954 97 11 86
1953 99 8 91
1952 104 8 96
1951 112 6 106
1950 101 9 92
1949 116 12 104
1948 119 5 114
1947 109 9 100
1946 106 8 98
1945 88 0 88
1944 84 12 72
1943 97 10 87
1942 121 9 112
1941 98 12 86
1940 95 11 84
1939 85 6 79
1938 88 7 81
1937 108 10 98
1936 93 6 87
1935 111 8 103
1934 115 8 107
1933 89 0 89
1932 121 14 107
1931 121 6 115
1930 149 12 137
1929 176 16 160
1928 159 13 146
1927 148 10 138
1926 164 6 158
1925 136 10 126
1924 134 10 124
1923 100 10 90
1922 100 10 90
1921 98 5 93
1920 76 0 76
1919 65 9 56
1918 46 0 46
1917 28 0 28
1916 17 0 17
1915 18 0 18
1914 10 0 10
1913 8 0 8

Top States for Socorro (2009)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
100%