Conchita Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kon-CHEE-tah /kɒnˈtʃiːtə/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: 'little shell'; Latin: 'conch'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Conchita is of Spanish origin, derived from the diminutive form of the name Concepción, which means 'conception' in English. The root of Concepción can be traced back to the Latin word 'conceptio', which itself comes from the verb 'concipere', meaning 'to conceive'.

This etymological journey reflects a deep connection to religious themes, particularly in reference to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, a significant doctrine in Catholicism that emphasizes her conception without original sin. The name Conchita thus carries connotations of purity and divine grace, making it a popular choice in Spanish-speaking cultures, especially in the context of religious devotion.

Historically, the name gained prominence in the 19th century, particularly in Spain and Latin America, as a result of the veneration of the Virgin Mary under the title of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción. This period saw an increase in the use of names associated with the Virgin Mary, reflecting the cultural and religious values of the time.

The name Conchita is also associated with notable figures, such as Conchita Wurst, an Austrian singer who gained international fame, although this association is more contemporary and does not influence the name's historical significance. Culturally, Conchita has been embraced in various forms of artistic expression, including literature and music, often symbolizing femininity and grace.

The name's resonance is further enhanced by its use in traditional Spanish songs and folklore, where it is often associated with themes of love and devotion. The diminutive form, Conchita, evokes a sense of affection and endearment, making it a cherished name within families.

Overall, Conchita embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic, historical, and cultural significance that has endured through the centuries.

Famous people named Conchita

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Conchita Wurst is a singer and drag performer best known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Rise Like a Phoenix.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Conchita was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Conchita has ranked as high as #2901 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Hawaii, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Conchita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Conchita 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 Conchita 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 Conchita.

Year Total Births Girl
2006 5 5
2004 5 5
2003 6 6
1996 7 7
1995 7 7
1994 5 5
1993 8 8
1992 9 9
1991 13 13
1990 18 18
1989 6 6
1988 5 5
1987 8 8
1985 9 9
1984 6 6
1983 6 6
1982 5 5
1981 10 10
1980 15 15
1979 17 17
1978 12 12
1977 17 17
1976 14 14
1975 10 10
1974 10 10
1973 11 11
1972 12 12
1971 16 16
1970 21 21
1969 9 9
1968 24 24
1967 14 14
1966 14 14
1965 16 16
1964 18 18
1963 19 19
1962 40 40
1961 32 32
1960 31 31
1959 22 22
1958 21 21
1957 15 15
1956 29 29
1955 23 23
1954 29 29
1953 33 33
1952 23 23
1951 22 22
1950 24 24
1949 28 28
1948 24 24
1947 31 31
1946 29 29
1945 18 18
1944 24 24
1943 27 27
1942 21 21
1941 30 30
1940 20 20
1939 20 20
1938 29 29
1937 28 28
1936 24 24
1935 22 22
1934 22 22
1933 30 30
1932 22 22
1931 32 32
1930 18 18
1929 19 19
1928 16 16
1927 22 22
1926 20 20
1925 16 16
1924 11 11
1923 16 16
1922 6 6
1921 15 15
1920 16 16
1919 15 15
1918 12 12
1917 13 13
1915 11 11
1914 8 8
1911 5 5

Top States for Conchita (1992)

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
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