Candelario
Every Candelario since 1907 — 2,319 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Candelario
Candelario is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,277 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1907, 2,319 American babies have been named Candelario. Its peak came in 1929, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Candelario stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Candelario year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,277 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #9,915 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,427 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,829 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,717 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,256 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,576 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,705 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,619 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,262 |
| 2011 | 14 | #5,993 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,150 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,595 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,807 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,465 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,342 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,726 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,824 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,318 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,778 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,523 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,786 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,034 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,876 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,512 |
| 1980 | 37 | #1,597 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,011 |
| 1970 | 31 | #1,523 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,864 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,900 |
| 1955 | 26 | #1,508 |
| 1950 | 25 | #1,471 |
| 1945 | 34 | #1,125 |
| 1940 | 25 | #1,338 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,594 |
| 1930 | 25 | #1,466 |
| 1925 | 21 | #1,688 |
| 1920 | 31 | #1,302 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,131 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,443 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Candelario in 2025?
Candelario ranked #7,277 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Candelario?
2,319 babies have been named Candelario in the United States since 1907, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Candelario most popular?
Candelario peaked in 1929, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Candelario a boy or girl name?
Candelario is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Candelario rising or falling?
Candelario is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.