Guadalupe Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Guadalupe has its roots in Spanish, meaning 'river of the wolf'. It evolved from Old Spanish forms and is closely associated with the Virgin of Guadalupe, a significant cultural figure. The name has gained popularity since the Middle Ages, particularly in Latin America, and is viewed positively in modern contexts, often linked to cultural and religious identity.

The name Guadalupe is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Guadalupe has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Guadalupe' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 480th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 384th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 426th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 487th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 601st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 928th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2532nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 402nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 366th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 393rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 431st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 323rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 268th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 746th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Guadalupe' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Guadalupe"

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Pronunciation

/ˌɡwɑːdəˈluːpeɪ/

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Origin

Spanish

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Etymology

The name Guadalupe is derived from the Arabic word 'wadi' meaning 'river' or 'valley' and the Latin word 'lupus' meaning 'wolf'. It is also associated with the Virgin of Guadalupe, a significant figure in Mexican culture.

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Meaning

river of the wolf

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Language Evolution

Gualdalupe (Old Spanish), Guadalupe (Modern Spanish)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in Spain during the Middle Ages and became widely used in Latin America following the apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe in the 16th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Guada, Lupe, Gualdalupe

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Modern Popularity & Image

Guadalupe is a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with cultural and religious significance, particularly in Mexico.

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Famous People

Guadalupe Victoria (Mexican politician and military leader), Guadalupe Sánchez (Mexican artist)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Guadalupe"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Guadalupe"

"Guadalupe" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 480th of 7545 2,598
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 384th of 6773 4,085
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 426th of 7552 5,896
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 487th of 10718 4,398
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 601st of 16616 4,252
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 928th of 24088 3,105
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2532nd of 23106 622
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 402nd of 9107 4,920
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 366th of 9204 6,171
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 393rd of 12526 10,314
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 431st of 19264 7,901
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 323rd of 27321 13,262
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 268th of 35406 19,286
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 746th of 30306 4,532

Regional Popularity of "Guadalupe" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
68.86%
975th/1416
- 12.68%
300th/2366
21.37%
244th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
52.91%
818th/1546
- 11.22%
264th/2353
19.26%
298th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
32.96%
734th/2227
- 10.87%
310th/2853
14.09%
391st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
24.96%
733rd/2937
63.82%
2223rd/3483
11.06%
389th/3518
9.17%
371st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
25.51%
940th/3685
- 9.84%
511th/5194
6.54%
413th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
29.29%
1342nd/4582
- 10.99%
804th/7313
8.67%
647th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 24.25%
1654th/6822
31.18%
1957th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Guadalupe" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
67.51%
956th/1416
- 11.50%
272nd/2366
17.60%
201st/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
58.02%
897th/1546
- 11.18%
263rd/2353
16.35%
253rd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
34.76%
774th/2227
62.06%
1508th/2430
10.02%
286th/2853
9.26%
257th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
23.53%
691st/2937
50.47%
1758th/3483
11.97%
421st/3518
4.97%
201st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
15.85%
584th/3685
21.70%
971st/4475
8.68%
451st/5194
2.20%
139th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
8.40%
385th/4582
11.15%
576th/5164
4.87%
356th/7313
1.84%
137th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
26.78%
1067th/3984
22.38%
1004th/4487
12.56%
857th/6822
7.35%
461st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Guadalupe"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Guadalupe" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.