Lupita Girl

Popularity: #899 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: loo-PEE-tah /luˈpita/

Origin: Spanish; Nahuatl

Meaning: Spanish: little wolf; Nahuatl: from the name of the Virgin of Guadalupe

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lupita is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name "lupus," meaning "wolf." It is often considered a diminutive form of the name Guadalupe, which itself has roots in the Arabic word "wadi" (meaning "valley") and the Latin "lupus." The name Guadalupe is historically significant in Spanish culture, particularly due to its association with the Virgin of Guadalupe, a revered figure in Mexican Catholicism. This connection has facilitated the name's usage in Spanish-speaking countries and among communities influenced by Spanish culture.

The name Lupita gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly in Mexico, where it became a common affectionate form for Guadalupe. The Virgin of Guadalupe, whose feast day is celebrated on December 12, has played a crucial role in the cultural and religious identity of Mexico since her apparition in the early 16th century.

The name Lupita, therefore, carries connotations of faith, devotion, and cultural heritage, resonating deeply within the context of Mexican identity. Additionally, Lupita has been borne by notable figures in various fields, including Lupita Nyong'o, an acclaimed actress who has contributed to the name's recognition in contemporary culture.

However, the name's historical and cultural significance primarily stems from its association with the Virgin of Guadalupe and its roots in the rich tapestry of Spanish and Mexican traditions. The enduring nature of Lupita reflects the broader themes of familial affection and cultural pride, making it a cherished name within its cultural milieu.

Famous people named Lupita

In this section, you will find notable people named Lupita. 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 Lupita who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Lupita Nyong'o is an actress best known for 12 Years a Slave, Black Panther, and Us.

Lupita Amondi Nyong'o is a Kenyan-Mexican actress and author best known for her roles in 12 Years a Slave, Black Panther, and Us.

Fictional characters named Lupita

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Lupita is a fictional character from the animated film The Book of Life. She is a strong-willed and loving woman who plays a central role in the story of love and sacrifice.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lupita. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lupita was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Lupita has ranked as high as #2567 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, and New Mexico.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lupita 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 Lupita 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 Lupita.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 49 49
2024 39 39
2023 44 44
2022 52 52
2021 50 50
2020 74 74
2019 63 63
2018 70 70
2017 82 82
2016 83 83
2015 86 86
2014 109 109
2013 111 111
2012 116 116
2011 103 103
2010 116 116
2009 144 144
2008 137 137
2007 159 159
2006 152 152
2005 149 149
2004 93 93
2003 98 98
2002 106 106
2001 107 107
2000 92 92
1999 108 108
1998 94 94
1997 97 97
1996 92 92
1995 96 96
1994 110 110
1993 116 116
1992 106 106
1991 85 85
1990 89 89
1989 74 74
1988 63 63
1987 58 58
1986 59 59
1985 48 48
1984 50 50
1983 51 51
1982 58 58
1981 61 61
1980 59 59
1979 48 48
1978 41 41
1977 49 49
1976 50 50
1975 44 44
1974 44 44
1973 43 43
1972 38 38
1971 34 34
1970 44 44
1969 38 38
1968 39 39
1967 47 47
1966 36 36
1965 41 41
1964 45 45
1963 34 34
1962 40 40
1961 35 35
1960 35 35
1959 37 37
1958 44 44
1957 38 38
1956 33 33
1955 49 49
1954 37 37
1953 38 38
1952 42 42
1951 33 33
1950 28 28
1949 38 38
1948 39 39
1947 43 43
1946 26 26
1945 33 33
1944 25 25
1943 23 23
1942 17 17
1941 13 13
1940 16 16
1939 13 13
1938 9 9
1937 20 20
1936 12 12
1935 9 9
1934 9 9
1933 12 12
1932 11 11
1931 15 15
1930 14 14
1929 13 13
1928 10 10
1927 5 5
1926 16 16
1925 10 10
1924 12 12
1923 8 8
1922 6 6
1921 6 6
1920 15 15
1914 5 5
1912 5 5

Top States for Lupita (2024)

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 13
65%
TX 7
35%