Concepcion Unisex

Popularity: #943 · Trend: → Stable

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
100%

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.

YearBirths
20247
20236
202213
20216
20205
20195
20185
20158
20147
20135
20116
201014
200911
200811
200710
200626
200521
200415
200330
200222
200127
200032
199926
199827
199746
199658
199548
199431
199332
199238
199134
199046
198932
198836
198731
198632
198531
198421
198348
198251
198148
198056
197951
197836
197748
197640
197555
197450
197360
197237
197153
197056
196937
196841
196746
196661
196543
196458
196339
196250
196154
196039
195959
195848
195737
195634
195552
195444
195357
195252
195151
195045
194980
194869
194758
194651
194554
194452
194344
194240
194145
194043
193944
193848
193752
193652
193554
193468
193359
193259
193183
193082
192996
192891
192779
192688
1925102
192483
192396
192279
192179
192095
191962
191864
191747
191651
191547
191449
191339
191230
191123
191032
190921
190814
190712
190616
190520
190413
19038
190210
190111
190016
189911
189810
189710
18959
189411
189316
189210
189111
189013
18865
18805