Sotero
Every Sotero since 1912 — 786 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sotero
Sotero is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1912, 786 American babies have been named Sotero. Its peak came in 1947, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sotero stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sotero year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,862 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,974 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,939 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,785 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #12,061 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,271 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,877 |
| 2007 | 5 | #14,096 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,202 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,518 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,336 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,206 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,318 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,893 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,947 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,423 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,443 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,403 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,793 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,215 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,846 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,947 |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,751 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,229 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,085 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,259 |
| 1925 | 10 | #2,909 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,741 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sotero in 2025?
Sotero did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Sotero?
786 babies have been named Sotero in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sotero most popular?
Sotero peaked in 1947, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Sotero a boy or girl name?
Sotero is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sotero rising or falling?
Sotero is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.