Sotero
boy nameSotero entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1850 in 1947, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1850
peak (1947)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2827 |
| 1920s | #2777 |
| 1930s | #2742 |
| 1940s | #2515 |
| 1950s | #2758 |
| 1960s | #3130 |
| 1970s | #4173 |
| 1980s | #5244 |
| 1990s | #5823 |
| 2000s | #8840 |
| 2010s | #11616 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Sotero are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sotero alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sotero in 2025?
- Sotero is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sotero most popular?
- Sotero peaked in 1947, reaching #1850 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sotero with classmates?
- Sotero will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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