How Many People Are Named Guadalupe?

Complete statistics for the name Guadalupe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Guadalupe
Rare
Spanish

Guadalupe means 'the rise' in Spanish, making it a name rich in history and significance. It's rare, with only 1 in 4,661 Americans bearing this name, totaling around 70,794 people today. The name peaked in popularity back in 1997 when 1,656 babies were given this name.

~4,723
Living in US
1 in 70,178
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
The rise
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Compassionate Devoted
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes spiritual enlightenment and introspection.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

70,794
Worldwide Bearers
#630
Global Rank
🇦🇷 Argentina
9,238
🇵🇭 Philippines
9,113
🇨🇱 Chile
5,973
🇻🇪 Venezuela
4,513
🇨🇴 Colombia
3,785
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
3,645
🇨🇺 Cuba
3,059
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,179
🇵🇾 Paraguay
749
🇵🇹 Portugal
590

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
16,567 (23%)
♀ Female
54,227 (77%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 52
27,545
Would be under 30 (30%)
29,147
Would be 30–60 (32%)
35,092
Would be over 60 (38%)

All 91,784 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
48
Modern Appeal
62
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Guadalupe Through the Generations

Guadalupe has seen its fair share of popularity through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1997, when 1,656 babies were named Guadalupe. Today, the name is less common but still cherished by many families. The current age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 30% of people named Guadalupe being under 30, 32% aged between 30 and 60, and 38% over 60, indicating a strong presence across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 37,236
California 28,037
Illinois 4,587
Arizona 3,515
New Mexico 1,597
New York 1,326
Florida 1,175
Colorado 885
Washington 880
Georgia 856

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Guadalupe's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Guadalupe

How Many People Have the Name Guadalupe?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,723 people in the United States currently share the name Guadalupe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 70,178 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Guadalupe a Common or Rare Name?

Guadalupe is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Guadalupe Mean?

Guadalupe means "the rise" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Guadalupe in SSA data, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

When Was Guadalupe Most Popular?

The name Guadalupe reached peak popularity in 1997, with 1,656 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Guadalupe?

Approximately 4,723 people named Guadalupe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,723. That works out to roughly 1 in 70,178 Americans.

Is Guadalupe a rare name?

Guadalupe is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 70,178 Americans has this name.

What does the name Guadalupe mean?

Guadalupe means "the rise" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Guadalupe more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 23% of people named Guadalupe are male and 77% are female.

When was Guadalupe most popular?

Guadalupe peaked in 1997 with 1,656 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,723
All-Time Births4,723
1 in X1 in 70,178
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1997
World Rank#630
Male %23%
Female %77%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.