Find out how popular the first name Encarnacion has been for the last 19 years (from 1974 to 1992) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Encarnacion by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Encarnacion is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1992, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Encarnacion.

The history of the first name Encarnacion

Encarnacion is a Spanish name derived from the word "encarnación," which means "incarnation" in English. It has its roots in the Latin word "incarnatio," which means "to make flesh." The name is associated with the Christian belief of the incarnation of Jesus Christ, where God took human form.

The earliest recorded use of the name Encarnacion dates back to the 16th century in Spain, where it was given to children born around the time of the Christian feast of the Incarnation, celebrated on March 25th. This feast commemorates the belief that the Word of God became flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary.

In Spain, the name Encarnacion was particularly popular among devout Catholic families who wished to honor the religious significance of the Incarnation. It was often given to girls born on or near the feast day, or to those born during the Lenten season leading up to Easter.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Encarnacion was Encarnacion Lopez, a Spanish nun who lived in the late 16th century. She was known for her piety and charitable works in Seville.

Another notable figure was Encarnacion Cabero Blecua (1857-1936), a Spanish educator and feminist who founded several schools for girls in Madrid and advocated for women's rights and education.

In the 17th century, Encarnacion Fernandez de Velasco (1605-1675) was a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her patronage of artists and writers in the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Moving to the 18th century, Encarnacion Rodriguez Rivas (1768-1836) was a Mexican nun and writer who penned several religious works and is considered one of the earliest female authors in colonial Mexico.

In the 19th century, Encarnacion Esteban (1832-1896) was a Spanish poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

While the name Encarnacion is predominantly Spanish in origin, it has also been adopted in other Spanish-speaking countries and cultures influenced by the Catholic faith and Spanish colonization.

Data source

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