Lupe

♀ Girl

Pronounced LOO-pay /ˈluː.peɪ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Guadalupe, a Spanish place-name (from an Arabic-Latin root read as 'river of the wolf' or 'valley of the wolf'), tied to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Unisex; used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Spanish short name: Lupe comes from Guadalupe ('river of the wolf') (said 'LOO-pay'). Unisex — used here for a girl.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Arabic

MeaningA short form of Guadalupe, a Spanish place-name (from an Arabic-Latin root read as 'river of the wolf' or 'valley of the wolf'), tied to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Unisex; used here for a girl.

U.S. rank (2025)#14243 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1927

Total births (all-time)≈ 18,621

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lupe shortens Guadalupe, a Spanish place-name (from an Arabic-Latin root, 'river/valley of the wolf') and a beloved Marian title. It reads as warm and traditional; unisex, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'LOO-pay').

In the U.S. it appears rarely today, mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, traditional, and warm.

Did you know? Lupe is a short form of Guadalupe — a place-name read as 'river of the wolf,' tied to Our Lady of Guadalupe; it's unisex, used here for a girl (said 'LOO-pay').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Lupe — short for Guadalupe; place-name; unisex

Variations

GuadalupeLupitaLupé

Nicknames

LupitaPepe

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If you like Lupe…

Guadalupe— the name it shortens

Lupita— a like affectionate Lupe form

Paloma— a like warm Spanish name

Consuelo— a like traditional Spanish pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lupe mean?

Lupe is a short form of Guadalupe, a place-name read as 'river of the wolf' or 'valley of the wolf.'

How do you pronounce Lupe?

It's said LOO-pay /ˈluː.peɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lupe a boy or girl name?

Lupe is unisex; used here for a girl — we note the shared use.

How popular is Lupe?

Lupe is a rare name in the U.S. today, more traditional in Hispanic families.