Consuela
A Spanish feminine name meaning "counselor" or "advisor".
Name Census estimates that about 1,520 living Americans carry the first name Consuela. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Consuela today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Consuela births was 1972 (144 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Consuela. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 225,496 Americans
Peak year
1972
144 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
2021 SSA rank
#15,760
Tracked since 1904
Popularity
Consuela: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Consuela from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 821 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Consuela by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Consuela during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Consuelas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Texas, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Consuela, while Indiana, South Carolina, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 35 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Consuela
The name Consuela is a Spanish feminine given name derived from the Latin word "consolari", meaning "to console" or "to comfort". It originated in Spain during the Medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.
The name Consuela was likely inspired by the concept of spiritual consolation or solace, which was an important aspect of religious devotion and faith during that era. It may have been given to children as a way to invoke divine comfort and protection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Consuela can be found in the 13th-century Spanish epic poem "El Cantar de Mio Cid", where a character named Consuela is mentioned. This suggests that the name was in use among the Spanish nobility and literary circles of the time.
In the 15th century, Consuela de Castilla (1442-1508) was a notable Spanish noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Isabella I of Castile. She played a significant role in the court and was influential during the period of the Spanish Reconquista.
Another historical figure who bore the name Consuela was Consuela Pereira (1602-1668), a Portuguese nun and mystic who founded the Convent of the Immaculate Conception in Vila Viçosa, Portugal. She was known for her spiritual writings and was later beatified by the Catholic Church.
In the 19th century, Consuela Zambrini (1826-1896) was an Italian opera singer and composer who achieved fame for her performances in Italy and across Europe. She was celebrated for her vocal range and interpretations of various operatic roles.
Consuela Rendón (1907-1990) was a Mexican-American educator and activist who fought for bilingual education and the preservation of Mexican-American cultural heritage. She founded the Mexican-American Study Project at the University of Texas at Austin and was a pioneer in promoting educational opportunities for Hispanic communities.
Overall, the name Consuela has a rich historical legacy, originating from the Spanish language and culture, with connections to religious devotion, nobility, and artistic expression. It has been borne by notable figures throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and cultural significance.
People
Consuela + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Consuela as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Consuela: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Consuela?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,520 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Consuela going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 225,496 US residents.
Is Consuela a common name?
We classify Consuela as "Rare". It ranks above 92.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,010 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Consuela most popular?
The single biggest year for Consuela was 1972, when 144 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Consuela is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Consuela a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Consuela in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.