Concepcion Unisex

Popularity: #943 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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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 #1178 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona, Illinois, and New Mexico.

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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 5 0 5
2024 7 0 7
2023 6 0 6
2022 13 0 13
2021 6 0 6
2020 5 0 5
2019 5 0 5
2018 5 0 5
2015 8 0 8
2014 7 0 7
2013 5 0 5
2011 6 0 6
2010 14 0 14
2009 11 0 11
2008 11 0 11
2007 10 0 10
2006 26 0 26
2005 28 7 21
2004 15 0 15
2003 35 5 30
2002 30 8 22
2001 32 5 27
2000 37 5 32
1999 36 10 26
1998 33 6 27
1997 51 5 46
1996 68 9 59
1995 56 8 48
1994 41 10 31
1993 45 13 32
1992 47 9 38
1991 40 6 34
1990 56 10 46
1989 42 10 32
1988 44 8 36
1987 37 6 31
1986 32 0 32
1985 40 9 31
1984 29 8 21
1983 62 14 48
1982 64 13 51
1981 56 8 48
1980 69 13 56
1979 61 10 51
1978 47 11 36
1977 59 11 48
1976 54 14 40
1975 65 10 55
1974 64 14 50
1973 71 11 60
1972 47 10 37
1971 60 7 53
1970 73 17 56
1969 45 8 37
1968 51 10 41
1967 53 7 46
1966 73 12 61
1965 54 11 43
1964 76 18 58
1963 50 11 39
1962 62 12 50
1961 68 14 54
1960 49 10 39
1959 65 6 59
1958 61 13 48
1957 37 0 37
1956 49 15 34
1955 59 7 52
1954 55 11 44
1953 57 0 57
1952 59 7 52
1951 60 9 51
1950 59 14 45
1949 92 12 80
1948 82 13 69
1947 67 9 58
1946 67 16 51
1945 66 12 54
1944 52 0 52
1943 52 8 44
1942 46 6 40
1941 50 5 45
1940 55 12 43
1939 52 8 44
1938 61 13 48
1937 61 9 52
1936 65 13 52
1935 70 16 54
1934 79 11 68
1933 70 11 59
1932 70 11 59
1931 98 15 83
1930 103 21 82
1929 109 13 96
1928 100 9 91
1927 100 21 79
1926 97 9 88
1925 127 25 102
1924 98 15 83
1923 117 21 96
1922 93 14 79
1921 95 16 79
1920 119 24 95
1919 71 9 62
1918 75 11 64
1917 57 10 47
1916 65 14 51
1915 62 15 47
1914 49 0 49
1913 39 0 39
1912 36 6 30
1911 23 0 23
1910 32 0 32
1909 21 0 21
1908 14 0 14
1907 12 0 12
1906 16 0 16
1905 20 0 20
1904 13 0 13
1903 8 0 8
1902 10 0 10
1901 11 0 11
1900 16 0 16
1899 11 0 11
1898 10 0 10
1897 10 0 10
1895 9 0 9
1894 11 0 11
1893 16 0 16
1892 10 0 10
1891 11 0 11
1890 13 0 13
1886 5 0 5
1880 5 0 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
100%