Consuelo is a unique and beautiful feminine given name of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Spanish word "consuelo", which means "comfort" or "consolation". This name has a long history, dating back to medieval Spain.
The name Consuelo was popularized during the reign of Queen Isabella II of Spain in the 19th century. It was often given to girls born into wealthy families as it was considered to be a regal and elegant name. However, despite its royal associations, Consuelo has always been used across all social classes in Spain.
In literature, the name Consuelo gained further popularity through the character of Consuelo Vanderbilt, a real-life American heiress who married into European nobility. This story was immortalized in novels such as "The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton.
Today, Consuelo continues to be a beloved name in Spanish-speaking countries and beyond. It is often shortened to familiar forms like Concha or Chelo, but it remains a name that evokes warmth, comfort, and elegance.
The statistics provided show the annual occurrences of the name Consuelo in the United States from 1922 to 1992. Over this span of nearly seventy years, there were a total of ninety births with the name Consuelo.
The highest number of births occurred in 1934, with thirteen newborn girls given the name Consuelo that year. This was followed by twelve births in 1931 and ten births in 1943.
There were periods where the name became less popular, such as from 1926 to 1930 where only five or fewer babies were named Consuelo each year. The name also saw a resurgence in popularity after several decades, with five girls being named Consuelo in both 1935 and 1938.
Despite fluctuations in its popularity over the years, the name Consuelo has been consistently present among baby names in the United States throughout the period studied.