Okoro is a surname of Igbo origin meaning "the child of the freeborn man" Notable people with the surname include:
Chinwe Okoro (born 1989), Nigerian-American throws athlete
Christopher Okoro Cole, (1921-c1990) Seirra Leonean government official
Dawn Okoro, American artist
Fidelis Okoro, Nigerian politician
Franklin Okoro, Nigerian footballer
Joseph Okoro, Nigerian footballer
Kenny Okoro, American football player
Marilyn Okoro, British athlete
Osas Okoro, Nigerian footballer
Stanley Okoro, Nigerian midfielder footballer
Sunday Patrick Okoro, Nigerian footballer
Okoro Idozuka, born Mazi Okoli Idozuka, 19th century Nigerian leader