Guadalupe is a Spanish origin name that means "River of Wolves." It has been popular in Spain for centuries and was brought to the Americas by Spanish settlers. The name Guadalupe is also associated with the Virgin Mary, who is said to have appeared at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City in 1531. This apparition played a significant role in the spread of Catholicism among indigenous people in Mexico and has made Guadalupe a popular name throughout Latin America. Despite its religious associations, the name Guadalupe is simply an honorific title for the Virgin Mary and does not carry any specific religious meaning or connotation.
The given statistics illustrate the birth trends of the name Guadalupe in the United States from 1950 to 1994. Over this period, there were a total of 34 babies named Guadalupe born each year.
In 1950, there were 6 births with the name Guadalupe. The popularity of this name slightly increased six years later, reaching 10 births in 1956. However, it decreased to 5 births in 1962 before rising again to 7 births in 1966.
After a significant gap, Guadalupe made another appearance on the birth records with 6 babies named after this name in 1994. This data demonstrates that while not consistently popular, the name Guadalupe has experienced periods of moderate popularity throughout these years.