Concepcion Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kon-sep-SEE-on /kɒn.sɛpˈsiː.ɒn/
Origin: Spanish; Latin
Meaning: Spanish: 'conception'; Latin: 'to conceive'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Concepcion originates from the Spanish word 'concepción,' which translates to 'conception' in English. This term derives from the Latin 'conceptio,' which means 'a taking in, receiving, or conception,' rooted in 'concipere,' meaning 'to conceive.' The name entered the English language through Spanish influence, particularly during the period of exploration and colonization in the Americas, where Spanish-speaking cultures were prominent.
Historically, the name Concepcion is closely associated with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8, which commemorates the belief in the conception of the Virgin Mary free from original sin. This doctrine was formally defined by Pope Pius IX in 1854, but the celebration of the feast dates back to the Middle Ages.
The name has been borne by various saints and religious figures, reinforcing its significance within the Catholic tradition. Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its use in religious contexts.
Culturally, Concepcion carries connotations of purity and divine grace, often linked to the Virgin Mary. The name has been a popular choice in Spanish-speaking countries, where it embodies a strong religious heritage.
In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Concha have emerged, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry. The enduring nature of Concepcion in religious and cultural narratives underscores its importance and the values associated with it, particularly in communities that emphasize the significance of the Virgin Mary and the concept of divine conception.
Famous people named Concepcion
In this section, you will find notable people named Concepcion. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Concepcion who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Concepcion Picciotto is an activist best known for her peace vigil outside the White House, which lasted for over 30 years.
Concepcion de León is a writer best known for her contributions to contemporary literature and essays.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Concepcion was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Concepcion has ranked as high as #792 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, and Hawaii.
In the past 5 years the name Concepcion has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Concepcion is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Concepcion was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Concepcion (2010)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Concepcion.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1997 | 46 |
| 1996 | 58 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1983 | 48 |
| 1982 | 51 |
| 1981 | 48 |
| 1980 | 56 |
| 1979 | 51 |
| 1978 | 36 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1976 | 40 |
| 1975 | 55 |
| 1974 | 50 |
| 1973 | 60 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1971 | 53 |
| 1970 | 56 |
| 1969 | 37 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1967 | 46 |
| 1966 | 61 |
| 1965 | 43 |
| 1964 | 58 |
| 1963 | 39 |
| 1962 | 50 |
| 1961 | 54 |
| 1960 | 39 |
| 1959 | 59 |
| 1958 | 48 |
| 1957 | 37 |
| 1956 | 34 |
| 1955 | 52 |
| 1954 | 44 |
| 1953 | 57 |
| 1952 | 52 |
| 1951 | 51 |
| 1950 | 45 |
| 1949 | 80 |
| 1948 | 69 |
| 1947 | 58 |
| 1946 | 51 |
| 1945 | 54 |
| 1944 | 52 |
| 1943 | 44 |
| 1942 | 40 |
| 1941 | 45 |
| 1940 | 43 |
| 1939 | 44 |
| 1938 | 48 |
| 1937 | 52 |
| 1936 | 52 |
| 1935 | 54 |
| 1934 | 68 |
| 1933 | 59 |
| 1932 | 59 |
| 1931 | 83 |
| 1930 | 82 |
| 1929 | 96 |
| 1928 | 91 |
| 1927 | 79 |
| 1926 | 88 |
| 1925 | 102 |
| 1924 | 83 |
| 1923 | 96 |
| 1922 | 79 |
| 1921 | 79 |
| 1920 | 95 |
| 1919 | 62 |
| 1918 | 64 |
| 1917 | 47 |
| 1916 | 51 |
| 1915 | 47 |
| 1914 | 49 |
| 1913 | 39 |
| 1912 | 30 |
| 1911 | 23 |
| 1910 | 32 |
| 1909 | 21 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1906 | 16 |
| 1905 | 20 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1900 | 16 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1893 | 16 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1890 | 13 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1880 | 5 |