Unisex · #1,044 in 2026

Guadalupe

Guadalupe is a unisex given name in the Spanish language. The name initially designated the Guadalupe river in the province of Extremadura, Spain.

  • Spanish
Current Rank
#1,044
Peak Rank
#210 (1997)
Total Babies
67K
5-Yr Trend
-20%
👧 Girl peak #210 (67K total)
👦 Boy peak #307 (25K total)
👧As Girl Name
1880
First Year
2026
Last Year
1997
Peak Year
#210
Peak Rank
67K
Total Count
146
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1881
First Year
2026
Last Year
1948
Peak Year
#307
Peak Rank
25K
Total Count
139
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Guadalupe

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Guadalupe is a unisex given name in the Spanish language. The name initially designated the Guadalupe river in the province of Extremadura, Spain.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Spanish
Origin & history
The name first became famous as a result of a 14th-century Marian apparition in Spain and associated pilgrimage site, located in a town called Guadalupe near the source of the Guadalupe river. The apparition, and the statue associated with it, was originally known as "Our Lady of Guadalupe" and is now known as " Our Lady of Guadalupe, Extremadura " or "Our Lady of Extremadura". Two centuries later, the name gained additional fame through association with another Marian apparition in Mexico, also associated with the name Guadalupe. The apparition and the image it made famous became known as Our

The Story of Guadalupe

As a girl name

American parents first put Guadalupe on the record books as a girl name in 1880, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 1,406 Guadalupes were born — ranking #210 that year. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,044 among girl names with 239 births, falling sharply (-20%). In total, more than 67K Guadalupes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Guadalupe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1881, with 8 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1948: 397 births, good for #338 nationwide. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #3,732 among boy names with 30 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 25K Guadalupes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Variants & Related Forms of Guadalupe

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Guadalupe. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Notable people named Guadalupe

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Guadalupe Victoria , nom de guerre of the first President of Mexico
  • Guadalupe Canseco (born 1962), Mexican Olympic diver
  • María Guadalupe Jones Garay, best known as Lupita Jones (born 1967), Mexican businesswoman, former model and beauty queen
  • Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri Fernández de Heredia , (1916–1975), Spanish chemist
  • Guadalupe Sabio (born 1977), Spanish scientist
  • María Guadalupe Sánchez (racewalker, born 1977) , Mexican race walker
  • Guadalupe Hayes-Mota , Mexican-American biotechnologist and business director.

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Names that sound like Guadalupe

Phonetically similar names — useful when Guadalupe is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Guadeloupe
  • Gaudily
  • Greedily
  • Giddily
  • Caudally
  • Coddle
  • Caudal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Guadalupe

What does the name Guadalupe mean?
Guadalupe is a unisex given name in the Spanish language. The name initially designated the Guadalupe river in the province of Extremadura, Spain.
What is the origin of the name Guadalupe?
Guadalupe has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Spanish.
How popular is Guadalupe in 2026?
In 2026, Guadalupe ranks #1,044 among girls' names in the U.S., with 239 babies given the name that year.
When was Guadalupe most popular?
Guadalupe reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #210 that year with 1,406 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Guadalupe most popular?
Guadalupe has historically been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Guadalupe.
Is Guadalupe a unisex name?
Yes — Guadalupe is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 73% of Guadalupes assigned female and 27% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Guadalupe?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Guadalupe include Savanna, Katelynn, Elma. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Guadalupe?
Common variants and related forms of Guadalupe include Lupe, Lupita. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

Similar Names

👧 Similar Girl Names

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Savanna
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Katelynn
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Elma
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Serena
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👦 Similar Boy Names

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Madison
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Thaddeus
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Carmen
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Hobson
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About the name Guadalupe

Guadalupe is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 67K births in the dataset. Guadalupe's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #210. Use the chart and map above to compare Guadalupe's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.