Candelario Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkan-deh-LAH-ree-oh / /kæn.dɛˈlɑː.ri.oʊ/Spanish; Latin
Meaning
Spanish: 'light' or 'candle'; Latin: 'of the candle'
Historical & Cultural Background
Candelario is derived from the Latin word 'candela', meaning candle or light. It is primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries. The name is often associated with religious connotations, particularly in relation to the celebration of Candlemas, a Christian holiday. Candelario can also reflect a cultural appreciation for light and illumination in various traditions.
Trend Summary
Candelario is not widely used in the United States and has remained relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cande
- Candel
- Candelito
International Variants
- Candelario (Spanish)
Famous people named Candelario
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Fictional characters named Candelario
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Candelario was first seen in the United States in 1907. Candelario has ranked as high as #833 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Candelario has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Candelario (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 31 |
| 1921 | 29 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1924 | 25 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 31 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1929 | 38 |
| 1930 | 25 |
| 1931 | 29 |
| 1932 | 29 |
| 1933 | 24 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1938 | 28 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1940 | 25 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 28 |
| 1944 | 28 |
| 1945 | 34 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 33 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1951 | 29 |
| 1952 | 29 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 36 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1956 | 31 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 30 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 31 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1972 | 32 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 31 |
| 1975 | 23 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |