Holding steady.
Popularity of Congetta since 1909
Babies named Congetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 161 |
| 1920s | 200 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Congetta is a rare Italian-American name that saw most of its use in the early 20th century, with a peak in 1921 and a stable but low profile since. The name is almost certainly a variant of Concetta, the Italian devotion to the Immaculate Conception, and it reflects the naming traditions of Italian immigrant communities in the United States. Although never ranked in the top 1,000 nationally, Congetta appears in Social Security records from 1909 onward, with its highest concentration in the 1920s. For families seeking an Italian heritage name that is distinctive yet recognizable, Congetta offers a melodic option with a strong cultural background.
Congetta is likely a variant or regional form of Concetta, the Italian feminine name that derives from the Latin conceptio, meaning "conception." The name Concetta traditionally honors the Immaculate Conception and has been common in Italian and Sicilian families, especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Congetta appears to be an Americanized respelling or diminutive, recorded primarily in the United States among Italian immigrant communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Connie, Gettie, Cetta
Sibling names for Congetta
Names that share Congetta's style, for a brother or sister.
