Lupe
Lupe is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Wolf river, or river of the wolf.
Origin and history
Lupe is a traditional short form of Guadalupe, which originates from a Spanish place name combining Latin and Arabic roots meaning river of the wolf. Historically used for both boys and girls in Spanish-speaking communities, it has seen steady though modest usage in the United States. Today, it remains a recognized heritage name with deep cultural roots.
Popularity in the United States
6,025 babies in the United States have been named Lupe since 1880. It ranks #1557 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1913.
States where it is most popular
- TX (68.8 %)
- CA (22.8 %)
- AZ (3.4 %)
- NM (3.2 %)
- CO (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 42 |
| 1910-1920 | 298 |
| 1920-1930 | 887 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,064 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,297 |
| 1950-1960 | 832 |
| 1960-1970 | 715 |
| 1970-1980 | 392 |
| 1980-1990 | 227 |
| 1990-2000 | 135 |
| 2000-2010 | 79 |
| 2010-2019 | 38 |
| 2020-2029 | 14 |
Famous people named Lupe
- Lupe Ontiveros: Actress
- Lupe Vélez: Actress
Fun facts
- Lupe originated as a familiar short form of the longer Spanish name Guadalupe.
- The root name Guadalupe blends Latin lupus (wolf) with Arabic wadi (river).