Declining since 2006, #3,211 for girls today.
Popularity of Lupita since 1912
Babies named Lupita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 101 |
| 1930s | 124 |
| 1940s | 273 |
| 1950s | 379 |
| 1960s | 390 |
| 1970s | 435 |
| 1980s | 581 |
| 1990s | 993 |
| 2000s | 1,237 |
| 2010s | 939 |
| 2020s | 308 |
Meaning & origin
Lupita first entered U.S. birth records in 1912, but it climbed to its peak rank of 3,211 in 2007, reflecting growing visibility of Latina culture and celebrity influence. The name has been on a falling trajectory since 2006, though it remains a beloved choice in Texas and California, the two states where it is most common. The name's popularity echoes the broader appeal of diminutive forms in Spanish naming traditions, where short, affectionate versions like Lupita often become standalone given names. Its enduring use honors cultural heritage and religious devotion, even as overall frequency has declined since its peak.
Lupita is a diminutive of the Spanish name Guadalupe, which originates from the place name of a river in Extremadura, Spain. The name was popularized by the title Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico, after the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego in 1531. The name Guadalupe combines Arabic wadi (valley) and Latin lupus (wolf), though the connection to the river is uncertain. Lupita has been widely used in Mexico and among Mexican Americans as a given name in its own right since the early 20th century.
Where Lupita 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: Lupi, Pita, Lupis
Sibling names for Lupita
Names that share Lupita's style, for a brother or sister.
