Conception
girl nameConception entered the US charts in 1905, peaked at #1589 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1905–2025
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rank today
#1589
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1931 |
| 1910s | #2595 |
| 1920s | #2295 |
| 1930s | #2229 |
| 1940s | #2715 |
| 1950s | #4492 |
| 1960s | #5379 |
| 1970s | #8554 |
| 1980s | #10912 |
| 1990s | #12958 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Conception are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Conception alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Conception in 2025?
- Conception is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Conception most popular?
- Conception peaked in 1928, reaching #1589 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Conception with classmates?
- Conception will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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