Total births
6,912
Unisex name · since 1913
Socorro
Socorro has 6,912 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1929 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11181
- among girls today
- 6,912
- born since 1913
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other girls
Socorro currently ranks #11181 among unisex names in America, with 6,912 babies recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Socorro recorded 6,912 times among girls since 1913, holding rank #11181 nationally today, ahead of 37% of girls, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- #11181 among girls today
- 6,912 born since 1913
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Socorro is currently the #11181 unisex name in America, more common than 37% of girls - 6,912 born since 1913, peaking in the 1920s.
- #11181
- among girls today
- 6,912
- born since 1913
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other girls
Socorro vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11181
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 37% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Socorro was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
160 babies were named Socorro in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
How Socorro compares
6,912 Top 11% higher than 89% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Socorro's all-time total is 18x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Socorro | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 6,912 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 160 | 48 | 19,840 |
Socorro's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Socorro splits its recorded history at 1969: 29% of all births land in the more recent half, 71% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2020 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1929 peak of 160 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Socorro at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1929
Current rank
#11,181
Active since
1913
Socorro popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (1929)
- 160
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Socorro popularity over time - boys
549 total births recorded since 1919 (Socorro as boys' name)
Socorro by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Socorro's strongest decade.
1,201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Socorro births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 183
1910s
183 births
- 1920s
1920s
1,201 births
- 1930s
1930s
1,003 births
- 1940s
1940s
945 births
- 1950s
1950s
934 births
- 1960s
1960s
715 births
- 1970s
1970s
617 births
- 1980s
1980s
536 births
- 1990s 428
1990s
428 births
- 2000s 212
2000s
212 births
- 2010s 86
2010s
86 births
- 2020s 52
2020s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 1,201 births (17% of all-time use).
How Socorro compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Socorro's total volume
Socorro vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Socorro by state
Where Socorro concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 2,295 | 33.2% |
| #2 | California | | 2,153 | 31.1% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 717 | 10.4% |
| #4 | New Mexico | | 303 | 4.4% |
| #5 | New York | | 145 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 127 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Kansas | | 5 | 0.1% |
Texas share of Socorro's total US births 33.2%
Even split
2,295 of 6,912 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Socorro? ▼
Socorro has been given to 6,912 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #11181 as of the latest data. 160 babies were born in 1929, its single highest year.
When was Socorro most popular? ▼
Socorro was most popular in the 1920s decade with 1,201 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
Where is Socorro most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Socorro are Texas (2,295 births), California (2,153 births), Arizona (717 births).
Is Socorro a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Socorro is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 6,912 births, and as a boy's name it has 549 births.
How long has the name Socorro been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Socorro since 1913 -- 113 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Socorro? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Socorra, Sochi, Sochikaima, Sochil, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Socorro's data
- Socorro's decade-level peak was the 1920s (1,201 total births); usage has since declined to 52 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Socorros (2,295 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Socorro
Nearby Names Like Socorro
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Socorro
Socorra Girl
26 births
Sochi Girl
22 births
Sochikaima Girl
19 births
Sochil Girl
18 births
Socheata Girl
12 births
Compare Socorro side by side: Socorro vs Socorra Socorro vs Sochi Socorro vs Sochikaima
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Socorro
Rozie #11180
78 births · Peak 2022
Mickie #11182
3,575 births · Peak 1949
Madalyne #11179
716 births · Peak 2008
Adam #11183
2,075 births · Peak 1984
Joel #11178
2,595 births · Peak 1966
Christal #11184
9,710 births · Peak 1978
Elanore #11177
193 births · Peak 2022
Miyoko #11185
636 births · Peak 1924
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Socorro: #11181 Unisex Name - 6,912 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/socorro. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Socorro draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.