How Many People Are Named Candelario?
Complete statistics for the name Candelario: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Candelario, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,455 people in the US, making up 1 in 226,854 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 53%, are over 60, showing its strong connection to older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 1 are seen as leaders who take initiative and inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 63All 2,308 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1929Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Candelario Through the Generations
Candelario peaked in popularity in 1929 with 38 births, but since then, its usage has been declining, becoming an old-school name. Today, there are 1,455 people named Candelario in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that the name is more commonly found among older individuals, reflecting its historical roots and less frequent use in recent decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Candelario's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Candelario
How Many People Have the Name Candelario?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,220 people in the United States currently share the name Candelario. That works out to roughly 1 in every 63,496 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Candelario a Common or Rare Name?
Candelario is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Candelario in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Candelario Most Popular?
The name Candelario reached peak popularity in 1929, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Candelario?
Approximately 5,220 people named Candelario live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,220. That works out to roughly 1 in 63,496 Americans.
Is Candelario a rare name?
Candelario is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 63,496 Americans has this name.
What does the name Candelario mean?
The meaning and origin of Candelario are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Candelario more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Candelario are male and 0% are female.
When was Candelario most popular?
Candelario peaked in 1929 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.