Candelario

Pronunciation: [ k-ahnd-ehl-AHR-ee-oh ]

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Boy Name #14,316 Most Popular Hidden Gem 10 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Candelario is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ahnd-ehl-AHR-ee-oh.

Parents who love the name Candelario often also consider Collie, Elorm, Argus .

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Historical Record

Candelario first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 1,461 babies have been named Candelario in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Candelario is past its peak , currently ranked #14,316 for boy names in the US .

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#14,316
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Peaked 1954 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#14,316
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Can Cand Candy Candie Cande Candey Candeie Rio Rioy Rioie Ario Cay

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Frequently Asked Questions About Candelario

Is Candelario a boy or girl name?
Candelario is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Candelario?
Candelario is pronounced k-ahnd-ehl-AHR-ee-oh.
How popular is the name Candelario?
Candelario is currently ranked #14316 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Candelario?
Common nicknames for Candelario include Can, Cand, Candy, Candie, Cande, Candey, Candeie, Rio, Rioy, Rioie, Ario, and Cay.
Is Candelario a common or rare name?
Candelario is an uncommon name, ranked #14316 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Candelario?
Candelario pairs well with Collie, Elorm, Argus, Wirt in style and sound.

About the Name Candelario

Candelario is a boy name .

Candelario is currently ranked #14,316 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Candelario include Can, Cand, Candy, Candie, Cande, Candey, Candeie, Rio, Rioy, Rioie, Ario, and Cay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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