Holding steady.
Popularity of Conchetta since 1910
Babies named Conchetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 101 |
| 1920s | 133 |
| 1930s | 42 |
| 1940s | 51 |
| 1950s | 63 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Conchetta is a rare Spanish diminutive name that never entered the U.S. top 1000. It was first recorded in 1910 and saw its peak usage in 1987, but even then it was given to fewer than five babies per year, making it an exceptionally uncommon choice. The name has remained stable in its rarity, a quiet presence among Spanish-inspired names. Its connection to the Immaculate Conception and the scallop shell gives it a subtle religious and cultural resonance, though it has never been widespread in the United States.
Conchetta is a Spanish feminine name, a diminutive of Concha, which itself is a short form of María de la Concepción, a title of the Virgin Mary referring to the Immaculate Conception. Concha means 'shell' in Spanish, evoking the scallop shell, a symbol associated with pilgrimage and the Virgin. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures as a given name since the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Concha, Chetta, Connie
Sibling names for Conchetta
Names that share Conchetta's style, for a brother or sister.
