Sotero Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: so-TEH-roh /soʊˈtɛroʊ/
Origin: Spanish; Greek
Meaning: Spanish: Savior; Greek: He who saves
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sotero has its roots in the Greek word "sōtēr," meaning "savior" or "deliverer." This term was derived from the verb "sōzō," which translates to "to save" or "to deliver." The name entered Latin as "Soterus," and subsequently made its way into various languages, including Spanish and Italian, as "Sotero." The transition into English occurred primarily through the influence of ecclesiastical Latin and the spread of Christianity, where names associated with salvation gained prominence due to their theological significance. Historically, the name Sotero is notably linked to Saint Sotero, who served as the Pope from approximately 166 to 174 AD.
His papacy is recognized within the early Christian church, and he is commemorated in the Roman Catholic tradition. The name also appears in various historical texts and ecclesiastical writings, reflecting its association with early Christian leaders and martyrs.
The use of the name in religious contexts contributed to its endurance through the centuries, particularly in regions influenced by Catholicism. Culturally, Sotero embodies themes of protection and salvation, resonating with the Christian belief in Jesus Christ as the savior.
This symbolic association has allowed the name to maintain its significance across different cultures and eras. In some cultures, diminutive forms such as "Soter" may also be used, reflecting a more intimate or affectionate version of the name.
Overall, Sotero's etymological roots and historical connections to early Christianity underscore its lasting impact and cultural relevance.
Famous people named Sotero
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Sotero de Córdova is a writer best known for his contributions to Latin American literature, particularly in the genre of historical fiction.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sotero was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Sotero has ranked as high as #5579 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in Texas, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Sotero has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sotero 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 Sotero 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 Sotero.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 | 9 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 |
| 2000 | 9 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 | 9 |
| 1998 | 9 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 | 10 |
| 1996 | 10 | 10 |
| 1995 | 8 | 8 |
| 1994 | 9 | 9 |
| 1993 | 10 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 12 | 12 |
| 1990 | 11 | 11 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 9 | 9 |
| 1987 | 9 | 9 |
| 1986 | 9 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 |
| 1982 | 11 | 11 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 | 10 |
| 1975 | 11 | 11 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 | 9 |
| 1971 | 17 | 17 |
| 1970 | 8 | 8 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 |
| 1968 | 8 | 8 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 |
| 1966 | 8 | 8 |
| 1965 | 8 | 8 |
| 1964 | 5 | 5 |
| 1963 | 12 | 12 |
| 1962 | 6 | 6 |
| 1961 | 9 | 9 |
| 1960 | 10 | 10 |
| 1959 | 10 | 10 |
| 1958 | 6 | 6 |
| 1957 | 11 | 11 |
| 1956 | 9 | 9 |
| 1955 | 9 | 9 |
| 1953 | 9 | 9 |
| 1951 | 10 | 10 |
| 1950 | 9 | 9 |
| 1949 | 12 | 12 |
| 1948 | 5 | 5 |
| 1947 | 17 | 17 |
| 1946 | 13 | 13 |
| 1945 | 11 | 11 |
| 1944 | 7 | 7 |
| 1943 | 11 | 11 |
| 1942 | 7 | 7 |
| 1941 | 8 | 8 |
| 1938 | 7 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 | 9 |
| 1936 | 14 | 14 |
| 1935 | 5 | 5 |
| 1934 | 9 | 9 |
| 1933 | 9 | 9 |
| 1932 | 6 | 6 |
| 1931 | 11 | 11 |
| 1930 | 8 | 8 |
| 1929 | 7 | 7 |
| 1928 | 9 | 9 |
| 1927 | 16 | 16 |
| 1926 | 10 | 10 |
| 1925 | 10 | 10 |
| 1924 | 13 | 13 |
| 1923 | 12 | 12 |
| 1922 | 8 | 8 |
| 1921 | 7 | 7 |
| 1920 | 11 | 11 |
| 1919 | 8 | 8 |
| 1918 | 8 | 8 |
| 1912 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Sotero (2002)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |