A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Socorro since 1913
Babies named Socorro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 183 | 9 |
| 1920s | 1,201 | 90 |
| 1930s | 1,003 | 77 |
| 1940s | 945 | 88 |
| 1950s | 934 | 67 |
| 1960s | 715 | 27 |
| 1970s | 617 | 45 |
| 1980s | 536 | 87 |
| 1990s | 428 | 59 |
| 2000s | 212 | 0 |
| 2010s | 86 | 0 |
| 2020s | 52 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Socorro first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913 and saw its highest usage in 1929, reflecting the popularity of Spanish-language Marian names among Hispanic communities. After decades of decline, the name has been rising again since 2017, though it remains very rare: in 2025, only about 1 in 178,585 girls received the name. Its revival is part of a broader trend of vintage and religious names returning to favor. The name has strong ties to the Southwest, though it did not appear among the top states in recent data. Parents drawn to Socorro often value its Catholic heritage and the lyrical sound of Spanish vocative names.
Socorro derives from the Spanish word for 'help' or 'succor,' ultimately from Latin 'succurrere' (to run to help). The name became established as a given name through the Marian title Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro (Our Lady of Perpetual Help), a favored devotion in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities. As a personal name, it has been used primarily in Mexico and the Southwestern United States.
Where Socorro is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Coco, Cora, Soco
Sibling names for Socorro
Names that share Socorro's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: María, Guadalupe, Consuelo, Dolores, Esperanza, Aracely, Milagros, Oralia, Caridad, Consuela, Erlinda, Gregoria, Migdalia, Refugia, Zoila, Clemencia, Deloras, Dorita, Estefana, Fidela, Ofilia, Cruzita, Enedelia, Reynalda, Ynez, Almendra, Doloras, Felicidad, Librada, Mariadel, Montserrath, Providencia
Brothers: José, Jesús, Manuel, Juan, Antonio, Heriberto, Rigoberto, Candelario, Everardo, Faustino, Fidencio, Pascual, Refugio, Servando, Doroteo, Eulogio, Inocencio, Melchor, Merced, Onesimo, Bulmaro, Perfecto, Trino, Cervando, Medardo, Valdez
