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Socorro

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Pronounced soh-KOR-roh /soˈkɔr.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish socorro, 'help; aid; succor,' from a Marian title (Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro, 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help'), which we note. A devotional heritage name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A devotional Spanish name: Socorro means 'help; aid; succor' (said 'soh-KOR-roh'). A Marian name, which we note.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningFrom Spanish socorro, 'help; aid; succor,' from a Marian title (Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro, 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help'), which we note. A devotional heritage name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11975 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1929
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,903

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192919132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Socorro comes from the Spanish for 'help; succor,' honoring the Virgin Mary as 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help,' which we note. A traditional Hispanic name, it reads warm and reverent — rare in the U.S. today (said 'soh-KOR-roh').

It appears rarely for babies now, more common in older generations. Rare, devotional, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Socorro is Spanish for 'help; aid; succor' — from the Marian title 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help' (Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro), which we note — a warm devotional heritage name (said 'soh-KOR-roh').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Socorro — Spanish 'help; succor'; Marian title

Variations

ZocorroSokorroCoco

Nicknames

CocoCoca

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Socorro mean?

Socorro is Spanish for 'help; aid; succor,' from the Marian title 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help,' which we note.

How do you pronounce Socorro?

It's said soh-KOR-roh /soˈkɔr.roʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Socorro a boy or girl name?

Socorro is a girl's name.

How popular is Socorro?

Socorro is uncommon for babies in the U.S. today.

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