Guadalupe

Guadalupe - A very unique male name

Guadalupe appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #297. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Guadalupe and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Guadalupe? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Guadalupe. The baby boy name Guadalupe was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3031 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Guadalupe peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 297.

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Guadalupe is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Guadalupe is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,593 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,593.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Guadalupe is where you live.

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Guadalupe origin and meaning

Spanish — place name, derivation disputed

From the Spanish place name Guadalupe, home of the shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe; the place name's own derivation — Arabic, Latin or a mixture — is disputed

Guadalupe is one of the great Marian names of the Spanish-speaking world, given to boys as well as girls in Mexican tradition. For boys in the United States it peaked in 1953 and has declined since, while remaining far more common for girls.

Origin uncertain

Guadalupe is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Guadalupe, pop culture references for the name Guadalupe and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Guadalupe

We've found the following names that sound similar to Guadalupe, sorted by popularity.

Gottlieb / Guadlupe / Gottlob /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Guadalupe

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Guadalupe a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Guadalupe?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

gwah-dah-LOO-peh · /ˌɡwɑdəˈlupeɪ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Lupe

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Place nameInternational

Why parents choose it

For a boy, Guadalupe is a devotional name rooted in Mexican Catholic tradition, honouring Our Lady of Guadalupe. It signals heritage first and foremost.

Worth knowing

• In English-speaking settings most people expect Guadalupe to be a girl.
• The etymologies offered for the place name — 'valley of wolves' and Arabic readings — are all contested.