Socorro

Socorro is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Socorro at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Socorro

Socorro belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Socorro first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #539 in 1929, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 6,903 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Socorro in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#539 in 1929
Peak year
1929
Babies named Socorro in 2024
8
Total since 1880
6,903

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Socorro mean?

The meaning of Socorro is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Socorro a boy or girl name?

Socorro is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Socorro?

Socorro comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Socorro?

Socorro first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #539 in 1929, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.