Socorro Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
7% Masculine / 93% Feminine
Meaning:
Socorro means 'help' or 'rescue' in Spanish.
Meaning of the Name Socorro
Socorro is a Spanish name that means 'help' or 'rescue'. It is derived from the Spanish word 'socorrer', which means to aid or assist. The name is often given to children born in times of crisis or difficulty, symbolizing the hope and support they bring. Socorro has a strong and empowering meaning, representing the importance of offering a helping hand to others.
Popularity of the Name Socorro
The popularity for the name Socorro peaked in popularity in the year 1929 with 160 births, which ranked number 1,001 out of 8,714 unique names for that year. Socorro had the most female births in 1929 with 160, which ranked number 537 out of 5,277 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1929 with 16, which ranked number 1,934 out of 4,545 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Socorro has increased over the last ten years from 8 births to 9 births, an increase of 12.50%. Among females, Socorro has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 9 births, an increase of 12.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Socorro
- 20 Year Trend of Socorro: -55.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Socorro: 12.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Socorro: 12.50%
Popularity of Socorro by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Socorro. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Socorro in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Socorro is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Socorro
- Total Births of Socorro: 9 (1.18%)
- Female Births of Socorro: 9 (1.18%)
Given the upward trend of Socorro over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.18% increase in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. For Females, births for Socorro have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 9 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.18%.