Find out how popular the first name Lupita has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lupita by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Lupita is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 44 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lupita.

The history of the first name Lupita

Lupita is a Spanish diminutive form of the name Guadalupe, which is derived from the Spanish phrase "Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe" (Our Lady of Guadalupe). The name has its roots in the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs, where it is believed to have originated from the words "coatl" (snake) and "topec" (to crush or stamp out).

The name Guadalupe is closely associated with the apparition of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego in 1531, near present-day Mexico City. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac and instructed him to have a church built in her honor. The name Guadalupe became a popular name among Spanish-speaking Catholics, particularly in Mexico and other parts of Latin America.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lupita can be found in the 16th century, when a young woman named Lupita Xidez was recorded as a resident of Mexico City in 1568. However, it is likely that the name was in use before this time, as the veneration of the Virgin of Guadalupe had already become widespread in Mexico.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lupita. One of the most famous was Lupita Tovar (1910-2016), a Mexican actress and singer who was one of the first Mexican actresses to achieve success in Hollywood. She appeared in several Spanish-language films during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema and was also the first actress to star in a Spanish-language "talkie" film.

Another notable Lupita was Lupita Ferrer (1921-2007), a Puerto Rican singer and actress who was popular in the 1940s and 1950s. She was known for her roles in various Puerto Rican films and television shows, as well as her successful music career.

In the literary world, Lupita Palomino (1919-2011) was a Mexican poet and writer who was part of the "Generación del 40" literary movement in Mexico. She published several collections of poetry and was recognized for her contributions to Mexican literature.

More recently, Lupita Nyong'o (born 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress who gained international recognition for her role in the film "12 Years a Slave" (2013), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Finally, Lupita González (1986-2013) was a Mexican boxer and mixed martial artist who competed in the strawweight division. She was the first Mexican woman to hold a world boxing title and was also a pioneer in the sport of mixed martial arts in Mexico.

Data source

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