Lupita
Lupita is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
River of the wolf; hidden river.
Origin and history
Lupita originated as a Spanish diminutive of Guadalupe, which blends Arabic and Latin elements. Historically associated with Our Lady of Guadalupe, it has gained independent usage in the United States. In recent U.S. birth records, it remains a familiar choice within Hispanic communities while maintaining modest overall popularity.
Popularity in the United States
5,770 babies in the United States have been named Lupita since 1880. It ranks #2248 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1793.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.9 %)
- TX (33.4 %)
- AZ (8.4 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- NM (2.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 101 |
| 1930-1940 | 124 |
| 1940-1950 | 273 |
| 1950-1960 | 379 |
| 1960-1970 | 390 |
| 1970-1980 | 435 |
| 1980-1990 | 581 |
| 1990-2000 | 993 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,237 |
| 2010-2019 | 939 |
| 2020-2029 | 308 |
Famous people named Lupita
- Lupita Nyong'o: Actress
- Lupita Tovar: Actress
Nicknames
Lu, Pita
Fun facts
- Although created as an affectionate nickname for Guadalupe, Lupita is frequently registered as a formal given name.
- Mexican-Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o brought significant global visibility to the name after winning an Academy Award in 2014.