Candelaria
2 countries#4758 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Candelaria was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,558 births recorded 1893–2025 · currently #4758 · peaked in 1929 with 49 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New Mexico, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 1962–1963 · peaked in 1962 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Candelaria’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4953 | — |
| 2007 | #4380 | ↑573 |
| 2008 | #4647 | ↓267 |
| 2009 | #6091 | ↓1444 |
| 2010 | #9231 | ↓3140 |
| 2011 | #7436 | ↑1795 |
| 2012 | #5895 | ↑1541 |
| 2013 | #5143 | ↑752 |
| 2014 | #5797 | ↓654 |
| 2015 | #6977 | ↓1180 |
| 2016 | #7988 | ↓1011 |
| 2017 | #7840 | ↑148 |
| 2018 | #5454 | ↑2386 |
| 2019 | #5798 | ↓344 |
| 2020 | #5487 | ↑311 |
| 2021 | #5573 | ↓86 |
| 2022 | #4582 | ↑991 |
| 2023 | #5752 | ↓1170 |
| 2024 | #5148 | ↑604 |
| 2025 | #4758 | ↑390 |
Frequently asked questions about Candelaria
Is Candelaria a popular name?
Yes — Candelaria currently ranks #4758 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Candelaria more common for boys or girls?
Candelaria is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Candelaria most popular?
Candelaria peaked in 1929 in United States, with 49 recorded births that year.
Is Candelaria rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Candelaria’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1175 in 1893 to #4758 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Candelaria?
At least 2,564 babies have been recorded with the name Candelaria across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Candelaria popular in more than one country?
Yes — Candelaria appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Candelaria?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Candelaria include Byrdie, Cambry, Chimamanda, Ciel.
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