Guadalupe
Guadalupe is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “River of the wolf”, pronounced gwah-dah-LOO-peh. It ranked #1248 in the United States in 2025, given to 180 babies, and peaked at #210 in 1997. Common nicknames: Lupe, Lupita, Pita.
How popular is Guadalupe in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Guadalupe mean, and where does it come from?
Guadalupe is a river valley in Extremadura whose name joins the Arabic wadi, "river," to a second element usually read as the Latin lupus, "wolf." Everything else follows from the apparition of the Virgin at Tepeyac in 1531: Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of Mexico and the single most important religious image in the Americas, and the name is given to girls and boys alike in her honour. It has been in the US top thousand since 1880, peaking in 1997. Lupe and Lupita are the everyday forms.
How is Guadalupe used around the world?
Guadalupe is used in 4 languages worldwide, with 2+ international variants.
TypeUnisex name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Guadalupe?
Famous People Named Guadalupe
- Lupe Ontiveros — American actress
- Guadalupe Campanur Tapia — Mexican environmental activist and forest defender
- Guadalupe Victoria — first President of Mexico
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Guadalupe mean?
Guadalupe is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning "River of the wolf." Guadalupe is a river valley in Extremadura whose name joins the Arabic wadi, "river," to a second element usually read as the Latin lupus, "wolf." Everything else follows from the apparition of the Virgin at Tepeyac in 1531: Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of Mexico and the single most important religious image in the Americas, and the name is given to girls and boys alike in her honour.
How do you pronounce Guadalupe?
Guadalupe is pronounced gwah-dah-LOO-peh. Common variations include Guadelupe, Lupe, Lupita.
Is Guadalupe a girl name?
Yes, Guadalupe is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Lupe, Lupita, Pita.