Lupe
Lupe is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Wolf river.
Origin and history
Lupe is a classic short form of Guadalupe, which originates from a Spanish place name derived from Arabic meaning 'river of the wolf'. Historically popular within Hispanic communities in the United States, its usage as an independent given name has become much less common in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
18,621 babies in the United States have been named Lupe since 1880. It ranks #1112 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2070.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.4 %)
- CA (38.6 %)
- AZ (9.1 %)
- NM (6.1 %)
- CO (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 79 |
| 1900-1910 | 242 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,237 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,603 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,561 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,567 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,287 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,971 |
| 1970-1980 | 964 |
| 1980-1990 | 513 |
| 1990-2000 | 329 |
| 2000-2010 | 152 |
| 2010-2019 | 74 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Lupe
- Lupe Ontiveros: Actress
- Lupe Vélez: Actress
Fun facts
- Lupe originated as a pet name for the compound name Guadalupe before gaining recognition as an independent given name.
- The name stems from the Arabic word 'wadi' (river) combined with the Latin 'lupus' (wolf).