Candelaria
MeaningCandlemas · Spanish
- US rank
- #4,758
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,042 in 1929
28 babies were named Candelaria in the US in 2025. It has climbed 729 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1893–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Candelaria you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 57,471 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Candelaria, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Candelaria would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCandelaria first shows up in US birth records in 1893, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 132 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1929, when it ranked #1,042. Today it's #4,758, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCandelaria has climbed 729 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,758. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCandelaria is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #716. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Candelaria means “Candlemas”.
About the name Candelaria
Candelaria is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “Candlemas”. It has 10 letters and 4 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ria”. US birth records list Candelaria for girls from 1893 to 2025, in 125 of those 133 years. Its best year was 1929, when it ranked #1,042 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,758, with 28 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 12 | 86,957 girls |
| 1900s | 18 | 55,741 girls |
| 1910s | 17 | 57,971 girls |
| 1920s | 27 | 37,202 girls |
| 1930s | 19 | 52,938 girls |
| 1940s | 13 | 79,239 girls |
| 1950s | 7.0 | 143,678 girls |
| 1960s | 6.2 | 161,551 girls |
| 1970s | 13 | 75,529 girls |
| 1980s | 14 | 70,225 girls |
| 1990s | 17 | 59,988 girls |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,411 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 93,458 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 65,789 girls |
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Candelaria
What does the name Candelaria mean?
Candelaria means “Candlemas” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Candelaria?
Candelaria has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Sofia, Camila, Maya.
Is Candelaria a boy or girl name?
Candelaria is a girl name.
How popular is the name Candelaria?
Candelaria ranked #4,758 for US girls in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 1929 (#1,042).