Candlemas; of the candles
A traditional Spanish name derived from the feast of Candelaria, or Candlemas. It commemorates the ritual purification of Mary and the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, symbolized by the blessing of candles.
Less common today
Candelario isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,345 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Colombian poet and pioneer of Afro-Colombian literature
Mexican revolutionary soldier
