Concepcion
Meaningconception · Spanish
Concepcion is a Mexican girl name meaning “conception”, with Spanish roots. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Concepcion would score 18 points.
- GenerationConcepcion peaked in 1929, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Concepcion would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 322,581 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryConcepcion has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Concepcions, and counting.
US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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About the name Concepcion
Concepcion is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “conception”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
Questions about the name Concepcion
What does the name Concepcion mean?
Concepcion means “conception” and comes from Spanish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Concetta (“conception”).
What is the origin of the name Concepcion?
Concepcion is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Spanish. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).
Is Concepcion a boy or girl name?
Concepcion is a girl name. In 2025, 5 US girls were named Concepcion.
How popular is the name Concepcion?
Concepcion ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1929, when it reached #715. Over the last five years it has climbed 146 places.
What names are similar to Concepcion?
If you like Concepcion, you might also like Concetta.
What should I know before naming my baby Concepcion?
Concepcion is a Mexican girl name meaning “conception”, with Spanish roots. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.