Meaning:
Its source is a Spanish expression meaning "Assistance."
Languages:
This girl's name is used in Spanish.
Popularity:
The name Socorro ranked 673rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Narrative:
This name is given by Spanish-speaking Roman Catholics to honor one of the names they have given to the Virgin Mary, Nuestra SeƱora del Perpetuo Socorro (''Our Lady of Perpetual Assistance'').