A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Concepcion since 1880
Babies named Concepcion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 | 0 |
| 1890s | 101 | 0 |
| 1900s | 141 | 0 |
| 1910s | 444 | 65 |
| 1920s | 888 | 167 |
| 1930s | 601 | 128 |
| 1940s | 536 | 93 |
| 1950s | 479 | 82 |
| 1960s | 468 | 113 |
| 1970s | 486 | 115 |
| 1980s | 386 | 89 |
| 1990s | 387 | 86 |
| 2000s | 205 | 30 |
| 2010s | 50 | 0 |
| 2020s | 42 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Concepcion is a deeply religious Spanish name that peaked in the United States in 1929, reflecting the high immigration rates from Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries during that era. After decades of decline, the name has been rising again since 2017, suggesting a renewed interest in traditional Catholic names. With roughly 1 in every 321,453 girls receiving the name in 2025, it remains rare but recognizable. The name's longest period of popularity was during the 1920s, and it is now experiencing a modest revival, especially among families honoring cultural or religious heritage.
Concepcion is a Spanish name derived from the title "María de la Concepción" (Mary of the Conception), a reference to the Catholic doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. It originated as a devotional name in Spain and was brought to the Americas by Spanish colonizers. It has been in use since the 16th century, often given to girls born on the feast day of the Immaculate Conception (December 8).
Where Concepcion is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Concha, Conchita, Cion, Conni
Variants: Concepción, Conception, Conceição (Portuguese)
Sibling names for Concepcion
Names that share Concepcion's style, for a brother or sister.
