Guadalupe
Guadalupe first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1997, when 1,406 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 180.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Guadalupe popular?
Declining Guadalupe is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1997 peak.
| 2020s | 1,430 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,956 | |
| 2000s | 12,524 | |
| 1990s | 11,871 | |
| 1980s | 6,071 | |
| 1970s | 5,197 | |
| 1960s | 4,210 | |
| 1950s | 5,780 | |
| 1940s | 4,798 | |
| 1930s | 2,985 | |
| 1920s | 3,803 | |
| 1910s | 1,512 | |
| 1900s | 470 | |
| 1890s | 222 | |
| 1880s | 87 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Guadalupe mean?
A Marian devotional name honoring the Virgen de Guadalupe, from the full title 'María de Guadalupe'. Guadalupe is a Spanish place name of debated etymology, commonly explained as the Arabic wadi 'river, valley' combined with a second element (often given as Latin lupus 'wolf'), though the exact derivation is uncertain. Used for both sexes, more often girls.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Guadalupe mean?
Guadalupe means Our Lady of Guadalupe (place name). A Marian devotional name honoring the Virgen de Guadalupe, from the full title 'María de Guadalupe'. Guadalupe is a Spanish place name of debated etymology, commonly explained as the Arabic wadi 'river, valley' combined with a second element (often given as Latin lupus 'wolf'), though the exact derivation is uncertain. Used for both sexes, more often girls.
What is the origin of the name Guadalupe?
Guadalupe is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Guadalupe?
Guadalupe is pronounced “gwah-dah-LOO-peh.”
Is Guadalupe a boy or a girl name?
Guadalupe is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Guadalupe a popular name right now?
Guadalupe is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1997 peak.
How popular is the name Guadalupe?
In 2025, Guadalupe ranked #1248 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Guadalupe most popular?
Guadalupe was most popular in 1997, when about 1,406 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names go well with Guadalupe?
spanish names that pair well with Guadalupe include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.