Concepcion
Concepcion is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Conception, referring to the inception of life or the Immaculate Conception.
Origin and history
Concepcion is a traditional name of Spanish origin derived from the Latin term for conception. While overwhelmingly given to females in honor of the Immaculate Conception, it has historical documentation as a masculine given name in Spanish-speaking cultures and the U.S. Its usage in the U.S. for males was rare historically and is currently unranked.
Popularity in the United States
968 babies in the United States have been named Concepcion since 1880. It ranks #3713 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (96.2 %)
- CA (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 65 |
| 1920-1930 | 167 |
| 1930-1940 | 128 |
| 1940-1950 | 93 |
| 1950-1960 | 82 |
| 1960-1970 | 113 |
| 1970-1980 | 115 |
| 1980-1990 | 89 |
| 1990-2000 | 86 |
| 2000-2010 | 30 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Conchito, Chon
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Spanish title for the Virgin Mary, Maria de la Concepcion.
- Although primarily female, Concepcion has a documented history of use as a male first name in parts of Latin America and the United States.