Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Guadalupe
GirlSpanish, Arabic· “from a Spanish place name”
- Meaning
- from a Spanish place name
- Origin
- Spanish, Arabic
- Pronunciation
- gwah-duh-LOO-pay
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,248
- US babies 2025
- 180
- Best rank
- #210 (1997)
- Peak year
- 1997
Meaning and origin of Guadalupe
Guadalupe is a Spanish and Arabic name that is usually said to mean “from a Spanish place name”.
Guadalupe comes from the name of a town and river in Extremadura, Spain, home to a famous shrine of the Virgin Mary. The first part is from the Arabic wadi, river or valley, while the second part is uncertain; one common explanation links it to Latin lupus, wolf. The name took on special importance in Mexico through devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose basilica in Mexico City is a major pilgrimage site. Guadalupe is used for girls and sometimes boys, with the affectionate short forms Lupe and Lupita.
Popularity over time
Guadalupe has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 140 different years. Its best national rank was #210 in 1997, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,406 babies. In 2025, 180 babies were named Guadalupe, and it ranked #1,248 nationally. That is 64% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #366 in 1920, #304 in 1950, #390 in 1980, #246 in 2000, #330 in 2010, and #1,248 in 2025. Of the 66,916 US girls named Guadalupe since records began, 19% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 11,871 babies. Since 2010, 7,386 more have been named Guadalupe.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Madeleine, Katelynn, Asia, Alissa, and Kiana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Guadalupe ranked highest in California, North Carolina, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #577 | 56 |
| North Carolina | #743 | 13 |
| Illinois | #822 | 11 |
| Arizona | #847 | 7 |
| Colorado | #963 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 88% of US babies named Guadalupe over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Guadalupe is usually pronounced gwah-duh-LOO-pay, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with G and ends in “-pe”.
Middle names for Guadalupe
A few middle names that flow with Guadalupe: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Guadalupe
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Guadalupe mean?
Guadalupe is a Spanish and Arabic name that is usually said to mean “from a Spanish place name”.
What is the origin of the name Guadalupe?
Guadalupe has Spanish and Arabic roots. Guadalupe comes from the name of a town and river in Extremadura, Spain, home to a famous shrine of the Virgin Mary.
Is Guadalupe a popular name?
Not especially. Guadalupe ranked #1,248 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Guadalupe a boy or girl name?
Guadalupe is mainly a girl's name. About 88% of US babies named Guadalupe over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Guadalupe?
Guadalupe is usually pronounced gwah-duh-LOO-pay. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings