Guadulupe Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: gwah-doo-LOO-peh /ɡwɑːduˈluːpeɪ/
Origin: Spanish; Indigenous (Nahuatl)
Meaning: Spanish: 'valley of the wolves'; Nahuatl: 'to be in the presence of the Lord'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Guadalupe has its roots in the Arabic word "wadi al-lub", which translates to "river of black stones". This term was adopted into Spanish as "Guadalupe" during the period of Moorish influence in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly around the 8th to the 15th centuries.
The name is closely associated with the famous shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Extremadura, Spain, which became a significant pilgrimage site in the late Middle Ages. The shrine was established in the 14th century and is dedicated to a statue of the Virgin Mary, which is believed to have miraculous powers.
The name gained further prominence in the New World following the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 16th century. The Virgin of Guadalupe is particularly revered in Mexico, where she is considered the patroness of the country.
The apparition of the Virgin to Juan Diego in 1531, as documented in the Nican Mopohua, a Nahuatl text, solidified her importance in Mexican culture and Catholicism. This event led to the establishment of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, which remains one of the most visited religious sites in the world.
Culturally, Guadalupe symbolizes faith, protection, and national identity for many Mexicans and those of Mexican descent. The name has been embraced in various forms, including the diminutive "Lupe", which is often used affectionately.
The enduring legacy of the name is reflected in its association with various historical figures and its presence in art, literature, and religious practices throughout the centuries. Guadalupe continues to resonate as a name that embodies deep spiritual and cultural significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Guadulupe was first seen in the United States in 1955.
Guadulupe has ranked as high as #1074 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Guadulupe has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Guadulupe is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Guadulupe was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Guadulupe
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Guadulupe.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 |