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Concepcion
GirlSpanish, Latin· “conception, for the Immaculate Conception”
- Meaning
- conception, for the Immaculate Conception
- Origin
- Spanish, Latin
- Pronunciation
- kohn-sehp-see-OHN
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #15,431
- US babies 2025
- 5
- Best rank
- #717 (1929)
- Peak year
- 1925
Meaning and origin of Concepcion
Concepcion is a Spanish and Latin name that means “conception, for the Immaculate Conception”.
Concepcion is a Spanish name honoring the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a major feast in Catholic tradition. It comes from the Latin conceptio. Like Dolores, Mercedes and Pilar, it belongs to a group of Spanish names taken from Marian titles, often given as part of Maria de la Concepcion. In Spanish the name is written Concepcion with an accent on the final o and said kohn-sehp-SYOHN or kohn-sehp-see-OHN. The traditional nicknames are Concha, Conchita and Chon. Concepcion feels formal and devout, and it is used mostly in Spanish-speaking families.
Popularity over time
Concepcion has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 38 different years. Its best national rank was #717 in 1929, and the most babies received it in 1925, when 102 were named Concepcion. In 2025, 5 babies were named Concepcion, and it ranked #15,431 nationally. That is 38% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #742 in 1920, #1,366 in 1950, #1,914 in 1980, #3,902 in 2000, #8,366 in 2010, and #15,431 in 2025. Of the 5,224 US girls named Concepcion since records began, 17% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 601 babies. Since 2010, 92 more have been named Concepcion.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Dominga, Rosia, Palma, Freeda, and Florida.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Concepcion is usually pronounced kohn-sehp-see-OHN, with four syllables. It has ten letters, starts with C and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Concepcion
A few middle names that flow with Concepcion: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Concepcion
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Concepcion mean?
Concepcion is a Spanish and Latin name that means “conception, for the Immaculate Conception”.
What is the origin of the name Concepcion?
Concepcion has Spanish and Latin roots. Concepcion is a Spanish name honoring the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a major feast in Catholic tradition.
Is Concepcion a popular name?
Not especially. Concepcion ranked #15,431 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Concepcion a boy or girl name?
Concepcion is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Concepcion?
Concepcion is usually pronounced kohn-sehp-see-OHN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings