Conception
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Conception was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,271 births recorded 1900–1980 · peaked in 1924 with 45 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Hérault, Paris, Rhône, Aude
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
676 births recorded 1905–1990 · peaked in 1928 with 26 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Arizona, Hawaii
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Conception’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | #593 | — |
| 1960 | #612 | ↓19 |
| 1961 | #445 | ↑167 |
| 1962 | #488 | ↓43 |
| 1963 | #576 | ↓88 |
| 1964 | #528 | ↑48 |
| 1965 | #498 | ↑30 |
| 1966 | #613 | ↓115 |
| 1967 | #864 | ↓251 |
| 1968 | #737 | ↑127 |
| 1969 | #589 | ↑148 |
| 1970 | #763 | ↓174 |
| 1971 | #1118 | ↓355 |
| 1972 | #785 | ↑333 |
| 1973 | #1322 | ↓537 |
| 1974 | #1695 | ↓373 |
| 1975 | #1303 | ↑392 |
| 1976 | #2306 | ↓1003 |
| 1977 | #1765 | ↑541 |
| 1980 | #2231 | ↓466 |
Frequently asked questions about Conception
Is Conception a popular name?
Conception has 1,271 recorded births in France between 1900 and 1980, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Conception more common for boys or girls?
Conception is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Conception most popular?
Conception peaked in 1924 in France, with 45 recorded births that year.
Is Conception rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Conception’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #408 in 1900 to #2231 in 1980.
How many babies have been named Conception?
At least 1,947 babies have been recorded with the name Conception across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Conception popular in more than one country?
Yes — Conception appears in official birth records in 2 countries: France, United States.