How Many People Are Named Candelaria?
2,530
people in the United States are named Candelaria
1 in 132,411 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#6474
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0008%
Of US population
Peak Year
1929
49 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Spanish
Pronunciation:
kan-de-LA-rya
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Means "Candlemas" in Spanish, ultimately derived from Spanish candela "candle". This name is given in honour of the church festival of Candlemas, which commemorates the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 55.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1893 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
742
California
464
New Mexico
79
Florida
23
Georgia
21
Arizona
19
💡 Fun Facts About "Candelaria"
- 25 babies were named Candelaria in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1929
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1893
- Most popular in Texas
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