NAME PROFILE
Candelario
Candelario is a name of Spanish origin derived from the Latin word 'candelarius,' which means 'related to candles.' It is often associated with brightness and light, symbolizing warmth and hope. The name conveys a sense of celebration and community, often linked to festivities involving lights or candles.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,319 |
| Gender | Male (67% / 33%) |
| Peak year | 1929 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Origin | Spanish, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 62%CA — 33%NM — 4%AZ — 1%CO — 1%
Notable People
Candelario Medina (Professional Soccer Player) · Candelario Cordero (Mexican Painter) · Candelario Huerta (Mexican Politician) · Candelario Salazar (Cuban Musician) · Candelario Vargas (Colombian Poet)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CandeDario
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