Lupine
A girl's name of Latin origin with 28 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Lupine hit its peak of 9 births in 2022, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Lupine has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Lupine ranks #16673 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Lupine is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin lupinus (of the wolf) or the wildflower name Lupine (Lupinus), whose tall spires of purple, pink, and white flowers blanket fields in spring and summer. The name carries both wild animal energy and botanical beauty.
Lupine wildflowers are a beloved sight in meadows across North America and Europe, their colorful spires turning roadsides into gardens. Lupine as a name captures that wildness — a name that grows freely, spreads joyfully, and colors everything around it.
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Lupine is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Latin 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 Lupine creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lupine has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | — |
The Story of Lupine
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Lupine is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Lupine are most likely born between 2021 and 2024.
How rare is Lupine?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Lupine — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 28 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2021–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #16673 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14458 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10883 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11748 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2024