Declining since 1985, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Consuelo since 1890
Babies named Consuelo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 93 |
| 1900s | 185 |
| 1910s | 1,141 |
| 1920s | 3,173 |
| 1930s | 2,211 |
| 1940s | 1,885 |
| 1950s | 1,498 |
| 1960s | 1,327 |
| 1970s | 2,253 |
| 1980s | 1,288 |
| 1990s | 975 |
| 2000s | 601 |
| 2010s | 231 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Consuelo, a Spanish name meaning 'consolation,' has a long history of use in Spanish-speaking communities. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1890 and peaked in popularity in 1928, reflecting early 20th-century immigration patterns. As of 2025, the name ranks 7,885 with a rarity of 1 in 123,636 births, and its usage has been steadily declining since 1985. The name is often associated with the Catholic veneration of Our Lady of Consolation, giving it a spiritual resonance. Despite its decline, Consuelo remains a classic choice among traditional Spanish names, alongside siblings like Carmen and Jose.
Consuelo is a Spanish name directly derived from the word 'consuelo,' meaning 'consolation' or 'comfort.' It originates from the title 'Nuestra Señora del Consuelo' (Our Lady of Consolation), a Marian epithet. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking countries since at least the 18th century.
Where Consuelo is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Connie, Chelo, Concha
Variants: Consuela, Consolata
Sibling names for Consuelo
Names that share Consuelo's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Carmen, Dolores, Esperanza, Mercedes, Pilar, Delores, Milagros, Rocio, Socorro, Amparo, Angeles, Gricelda, Hermelinda, Carmencita, Manuelita, Agapita, Blasa, Corazon, Hermila, Ortencia, Piedad, Rosalita, Briselda, Delorese, Inocencia, Obdulia, Remedios, Sagrario
Brothers: Jose, Manuel, Miguel, Ramon, Diego, Rigoberto, Rosendo, Agapito, Anastacio, Candelario, Margarito, Refugio, Servando, Sixto, Aniceto, Cresencio, Donaciano, Eleuterio, Higinio, Melchor, Bienvenido, Crescencio, Emigdio, Onofre, Ponciano, Refujio, Crecencio, Espiridion, Frutoso, Valdez
