18,650births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2010Peak · Montevideo (Uruguay)
#4758United States 2025
Candelaria is a girl name family recorded 18,650 times in 4 countries since 1893. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4758 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Montevideo in 2010, at 176.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Candelaria
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candelaria | Spanish | 15,733 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #251 | 2006 | ▲ 6 % |
| Candelaria | Spanish | 2,558 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4758 | 1909 | ▲ 83 % |
| Candelaria | Spanish | 344 | 🇺🇾 Montevideo (Uruguay) | #73 | 2010 | ▲ 102 % |
| Candelaria | Spanish | 15 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1926 | – |
Questions about Candelaria
How popular is the name Candelaria?
In 2025 it ranked #4758 in the United States. Official registers record 18,650 births across 4 countries.
When was Candelaria most popular?
It peaked in Montevideo in 2010, at 176.6 births per 100,000.
Is Candelaria a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Candelaria is a girl name.