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Guadalupe

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Pronounced gwah-duh-LOO-pay /ˌɡwɑː.də.ˈluː.peɪ/High

Meaning: River of black stones; from Arabic wad (river) + Latin lupus (wolf) — a hybrid place name applied to the Spanish shrine and riverMedium

In 30 seconds: A Spanish-Arabic hybrid place name meaning 'river of the wolf' or 'river of black stones.' It is most sacred as the name of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe — the most visited Catholic shrine in the world.
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Origin MediumArabic, Spanish
MeaningRiver of black stones; from Arabic wad (river) + Latin lupus (wolf) — a hybrid place name applied to the Spanish shrine and river
U.S. rank (2025)#1248 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births180 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 66,914

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199718802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Guadalupe is a hybrid Arabic-Latin place name: Arabic wad (river) + Latin lupus (wolf) or possibly Arabic lupe (black stone). It refers to a river and town in Extremadura, Spain, where a famous statue of the Virgin Mary was found in the 14th century. The Virgin of Guadalupe then became the patron of Mexico after a reported apparition in 1531.

Guadalupe is one of the most common given names in Mexico and among Mexican Americans. It is used for both boys and girls, though predominantly female in the U.S. It ranked #1029 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City receives an estimated 20 million pilgrims per year, making it the most visited Catholic pilgrimage site in the world — outpacing even the Vatican and Lourdes.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Guadalupe — Arabic/Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

LupeGuadalupa

Nicknames

LupeGuadaLupita

Famous Bearers

  • ★Guadalupe Victoria (1786-1843)
    Mexican general and first president of Mexico

If you like Guadalupe…

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Nathalia— shares Guadalupe's Spanish roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Guadalupe mean?

Guadalupe is a Spanish-Arabic hybrid meaning 'river of the wolf' or 'river of black stones,' from Arabic wad (river) and Latin lupus (wolf).

How do you pronounce Guadalupe?

It's said gwah-duh-LOO-pay — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Guadalupe a boy or girl name?

Guadalupe is used for both sexes, predominantly female in U.S. data.

How popular is Guadalupe?

Guadalupe ranked #1029 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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