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Candelario
BoySpanish, Latin· “from Candelaria, Candlemas”
- Meaning
- from Candelaria, Candlemas
- Origin
- Spanish, Latin
- Pronunciation
- kahn-deh-LAH-ree-oh
- Syllables
- 5
- US rank 2025
- #7,277
- US babies 2025
- 11
- Best rank
- #1,125 (1945)
- Peak year
- 1929
Meaning and origin of Candelario
Candelario is a Spanish and Latin name that means “from Candelaria, Candlemas”.
Candelario is a Spanish masculine form of Candelaria, the name of the feast of Candlemas, when candles are blessed in memory of the presentation of Jesus in the Temple. The word comes from candela, candle, from the Latin candela. Our Lady of Candelaria is also a Marian title strongly associated with the Canary Islands. The name was often given to boys born near the feast day. It is said kahn-deh-LAH-ree-oh. Candelario has a traditional, devout feel and is used mainly in Mexico and among Mexican American families. Cande and Lalo are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Candelario first appears in US Social Security records in 1907. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,125 in 1945, and the most babies received it in 1929, when 38 were named Candelario. In 2025, 11 babies were named Candelario, and it ranked #7,277 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,302 in 1920, #1,471 in 1950, #1,597 in 1980, #3,786 in 2000, #7,150 in 2010, and #7,277 in 2025. Of the 2,319 US boys named Candelario since records began, 12% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 267 babies. Since 2010, 118 more have been named Candelario.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Doyal, Julious, Dolphus, Eulalio, and Bonifacio.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Candelario ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2640 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Candelario is usually pronounced kahn-deh-LAH-ree-oh, with five syllables. It has ten letters, starts with C and ends in “-io”.
Middle names for Candelario
A few middle names that flow with Candelario: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Candelario
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Candelario mean?
Candelario is a Spanish and Latin name that means “from Candelaria, Candlemas”.
What is the origin of the name Candelario?
Candelario has Spanish and Latin roots. Candelario is a Spanish masculine form of Candelaria, the name of the feast of Candlemas, when candles are blessed in memory of the presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
Is Candelario a popular name?
Not especially. Candelario ranked #7,277 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Candelario a boy or girl name?
Candelario is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Candelario?
Candelario is usually pronounced kahn-deh-LAH-ree-oh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings