Guadalupe

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: River of the Wolf; Valley of the Wolf

Background: The name Guadalupe originates from the Spanish term 'Guadalup,' which is derived from the Arabic 'wadi al-lub,' meaning 'river of the wolf.' It is also associated with the Latin term 'vallis lupa,' translating to 'valley of the wolf.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#486
Total births
91,789
Most popular decade
1990s (43,467 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-542 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

27.3% male 72.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1881
First year births
8
First year rank
#653
Peak year
1948
Peak year births
397
Peak rank
#338
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
31
Recent rank
#3,589

Female

First year
1880
First year births
5
First year rank
#836
Peak year
1997
Peak year births
1,406
Peak rank
#210
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
244
Recent rank
#1,026

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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