NAME PROFILE
Candelaria
Candelaria is a Spanish name derived from the Latin word 'candelaria,' meaning 'candle' or 'light.' It evokes images of warmth, illumination, and celebration, often linked to the Virgin of Candelaria.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,558 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1929 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Origin | Spanish, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 48%CA — 37%NM — 9%FL — 3%GA — 3%
Notable People
Candelaria Tinelli (Argentinian television personality and fashion designer) · Candelaria González (Colombian artist) · Candelaria de la Cruz (Mexican politician) · Candelaria de los Reyes (Spanish writer) · Candelaria Cortés (Chilean environmental activist)
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