A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lupe since 1885
Babies named Lupe per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 | 0 |
| 1890s | 79 | 5 |
| 1900s | 242 | 42 |
| 1910s | 1,237 | 298 |
| 1920s | 3,603 | 887 |
| 1930s | 3,561 | 1,064 |
| 1940s | 3,567 | 1,297 |
| 1950s | 2,287 | 832 |
| 1960s | 1,971 | 715 |
| 1970s | 964 | 392 |
| 1980s | 513 | 227 |
| 1990s | 329 | 135 |
| 2000s | 152 | 79 |
| 2010s | 74 | 38 |
| 2020s | 31 | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Lupe entered U.S. records in 1885 and saw its peak rank of 8 in 1929 (peak year), when it was among the top 10 names. After decades of decline, it reached its lowest ranks in the early 2000s but has been rising again since 2022 (trajectory year). The name's revival may be tied to nostalgia for Hispanic heritage and short, punchy names. In 2025, 1 in 267,878 newborns received the name, a rarity that appeals to parents seeking distinctive but familiar-sounding names. Lupe's top states historically include Texas, California, and New Mexico, reflecting its strong Spanish Catholic roots.
Lupe originated as a diminutive of Guadalupe, the name of a Marian shrine in Extremadura, Spain. The place name likely derives from Arabic 'wadi al-lubb' (valley of the heart) or 'wadi al-lupus' (valley of the wolf). The name spread widely through Spanish Catholicism and is used for both boys and girls, though more commonly for girls in the United States.
Where Lupe is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lupita, Lupi, Lu
Variants: Guadalupe
Sibling names for Lupe
Names that share Lupe's style, for a brother or sister.
