Sotero
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sotero first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 492 babies have been named Sotero in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sotero is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,460 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,460
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Sotero
Sotero is a boy name .
Sotero is currently ranked #28,460 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sotero include Sot, Sote, Sotey, Soteie, Soy, Soie, and Sotkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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