Lupe Unisex

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LOO-pay /ˈluːpeɪ/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: wolf; Latin: from lupus

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lupe has its origins in the Latin word "lupus," meaning "wolf." This etymology is further traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *wlkwos, which also signifies a wolf. The name was popularized in the Spanish language as a diminutive of "Guadalupe," which refers to the Virgin of Guadalupe, a significant figure in Mexican Catholicism.

The Virgin of Guadalupe is believed to have appeared to Juan Diego in the early 16th century, and her veneration has become a cornerstone of Mexican identity and spirituality. Historically, the name Lupe gained prominence in the context of religious and cultural narratives.

The Virgin of Guadalupe was officially recognized by the Catholic Church in the 18th century, and her feast day is celebrated on December 12. The name Lupe, as a derivative, began to be used more widely in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Mexico, where it became associated with the qualities of strength and protection attributed to the wolf in various cultural contexts.

Culturally, Lupe embodies a blend of indigenous and Spanish influences, reflecting the syncretism that characterizes much of Mexican heritage. The wolf, as a symbol, has been associated with various attributes such as loyalty, courage, and guardianship, which resonate deeply within the cultural narratives of many communities.

The name is often used in conjunction with other names, such as Guadalupe, but stands alone as a strong and meaningful choice. Its historical significance and cultural resonance contribute to its enduring presence in the Spanish-speaking world.

Famous people named Lupe

In this section, you will find notable people named Lupe. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lupe who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lupe who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lupe Fiasco is a rapper best known for Food & Liquor, The Cool, and Lasers.

Lupe Ontiveros was an actress best known for Real Women Have Curves, The Goonies, and Selena.

Fictional characters named Lupe

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Lupe is a fictional character from the video game series Grand Theft Auto. She is a supporting character who plays a significant role in the storyline of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lupe, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LunaLolaLinaLianaLuciaLeila

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lupe. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LunaLolaLinaLupitaLydiaLaraLilaLena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lupe was first seen in the United States in 1885.

Lupe has ranked as high as #524 nationally, which occurred in 1944, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.

In the past 5 years the name Lupe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lupe 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 Lupe was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Lupe.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 13 7 6
2024 16 7 9
2022 5 0 5
2021 6 0 6
2020 5 0 5
2019 13 7 6
2018 15 8 7
2017 8 0 8
2016 14 6 8
2015 8 0 8
2014 18 5 13
2012 16 6 10
2011 6 0 6
2010 14 6 8
2009 15 0 15
2008 24 12 12
2007 23 7 16
2006 16 0 16
2005 26 10 16
2004 35 15 20
2003 13 8 5
2002 19 6 13
2001 31 7 24
2000 29 14 15
1999 19 6 13
1998 30 10 20
1997 47 15 32
1996 36 10 26
1995 47 24 23
1994 48 13 35
1993 53 12 41
1992 59 11 48
1991 59 15 44
1990 66 19 47
1989 51 14 37
1988 52 14 38
1987 50 16 34
1986 64 18 46
1985 56 17 39
1984 78 26 52
1983 77 27 50
1982 93 31 62
1981 98 31 67
1980 121 33 88
1979 109 30 79
1978 108 30 78
1977 122 33 89
1976 128 41 87
1975 158 52 106
1974 120 40 80
1973 152 44 108
1972 136 38 98
1971 153 32 121
1970 170 52 118
1969 195 59 136
1968 197 52 145
1967 198 51 147
1966 217 62 155
1965 244 60 184
1964 264 66 198
1963 308 97 211
1962 348 89 259
1961 363 91 272
1960 352 88 264
1959 375 106 269
1958 343 88 255
1957 317 80 237
1956 275 71 204
1955 252 64 188
1954 302 78 224
1953 309 80 229
1952 277 77 200
1951 316 88 228
1950 353 100 253
1949 424 111 313
1948 522 146 376
1947 512 146 366
1946 567 153 414
1945 522 146 376
1944 572 138 434
1943 497 144 353
1942 402 112 290
1941 413 101 312
1940 433 100 333
1939 398 96 302
1938 467 123 344
1937 422 95 327
1936 415 89 326
1935 427 92 335
1934 466 99 367
1933 489 113 376
1932 496 120 376
1931 531 128 403
1930 514 109 405
1929 533 108 425
1928 466 96 370
1927 555 112 443
1926 482 98 384
1925 457 90 367
1924 475 98 377
1923 392 83 309
1922 400 58 342
1921 384 82 302
1920 346 62 284
1919 354 74 280
1918 269 54 215
1917 194 30 164
1916 168 34 134
1915 141 31 110
1914 119 22 97
1913 95 18 77
1912 83 18 65
1911 57 9 48
1910 55 8 47
1909 41 5 36
1908 31 0 31
1907 39 7 32
1906 24 0 24
1905 35 0 35
1904 29 6 23
1903 24 7 17
1902 19 8 11
1901 15 0 15
1900 27 9 18
1899 18 5 13
1898 16 0 16
1897 13 0 13
1896 5 0 5
1895 13 0 13
1892 6 0 6
1891 7 0 7
1890 6 0 6
1889 6 0 6
1885 5 0 5

Top States for Lupe (2012)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
100%