Guadalupe
Guadalupe is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
River of the wolf.
Origin and history
Guadalupe is a classic name of mixed Arabic and Spanish origin, derived from the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. It stems from the Arabic 'wadi' (river valley) and the Latin 'lupus' (wolf). In the United States, it has been steadily used throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, particularly within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
66,916 babies in the United States have been named Guadalupe since 1880. It ranks #492 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #990.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.2 %)
- TX (35.3 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- AZ (4.4 %)
- NY (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 87 |
| 1890-1900 | 222 |
| 1900-1910 | 470 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,512 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,803 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,985 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,798 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,780 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,210 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,197 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,071 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,871 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,524 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,956 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,430 |
Famous people named Guadalupe
- Guadalupe Victoria: President, General
Nicknames
Lupe, Lupita, Pita
Fun facts
- The name uniquely blends Arabic (wadi meaning valley/river) and Latin (lupus meaning wolf).
- Our Lady of Guadalupe is designated as the Patroness of the Americas in the Catholic Church.