Gudalupe
Primarily a girl's name of Spanish origin with 27 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.
Meaning & Origin
When Gudalupe hit its peak of 6 births in 1949, post-war optimism and the baby boom were producing the largest generation of Americans in history, and naming trends reflected that era’s values of stability and tradition.
Today, Gudalupe reads as a vintage revival candidate — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Gudalupe is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Gudalupe is a boy's and girl's baby name of Spanish origin, a masculine variant of Guadalupe, derived from Arabic wadi al-lubb meaning 'river of black stones.' Guadalupe carries strong devotional associations in Latin American Catholic tradition.
EtymologyShow more
Gudalupe is built from 8 letters and three syllables — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation. Within the Spanish naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Gudalupe creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Gudalupe has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1949.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 6 | — |
The Story of Gudalupe
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1949, Gudalupe is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Gudalupe are most likely born between 1949 and 1959.
How rare is Gudalupe?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gudalupe is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1949, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 21 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1949–1999)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | #15235 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14215 |
| 1994 | 5 | #14195 |
| 1993 | 6 | #12318 |
| 1949 | 6 | #4893 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Gudalupe as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Gudalupe has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 5 births since 1961.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1949–1999