A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Concetta since 1887
Babies named Concetta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Concetta's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 119 |
| 1900s | 486 |
| 1910s | 2,748 |
| 1920s | 4,103 |
| 1930s | 2,087 |
| 1940s | 1,449 |
| 1950s | 1,131 |
| 1960s | 805 |
| 1970s | 460 |
| 1980s | 386 |
| 1990s | 172 |
| 2000s | 107 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Concetta is a distinctly Italian devotional name tied to the Immaculate Conception, a dogma central to Roman Catholic theology. Its use in the United States mirrors the trajectory of Italian immigration: the name first appeared in American records in 1887, grew steadily, and hit its highest usage in 1914 (its peak year). After decades of decline, the name has been rising again since 2017, ranking 6,838th in 2025 with an incidence of roughly 1 in 100,454 births. While it lacks top-10 state concentrations, its revival among families seeking heritage names is evident. Concetta remains almost entirely confined to Italian-American communities, often shortened to Connie in everyday use, and carries a strong religious resonance that has kept it in steady, if modest, circulation for over a century.
Concetta is an Italian feminine given name derived from the Latin conceptio, meaning 'conception.' It is a devotional name directly referencing the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, a dogma celebrated in the Catholic Church. The name has been particularly common in southern Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. Its use in the United States peaked in the early 20th century, reflecting waves of Italian immigration.
Where Concetta 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: Connie, Cetta, Chet
Variants: Concettina, Conchetta
Sibling names for Concetta
Names that share Concetta's style, for a brother or sister.
