Mariaguadalupe
A feminine Mexican name combining "Maria" meaning "bitter" or "beloved" and "Guadalupe" meaning "wolf hunter" or "river wolf".
Name Census estimates that about 787 living Americans carry the first name Mariaguadalupe. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mariaguadalupe today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mariaguadalupe births was 1996 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mariaguadalupe. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
787
~ 1 in 435,520 Americans
Peak year
1996
45 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2022 SSA rank
#16,836
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Mariaguadalupe: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mariaguadalupe from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 294 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mariaguadalupe by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mariaguadalupe during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mariaguadalupes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Arizona, Texas recorded the most babies named Mariaguadalupe, while Texas, Arizona, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 140 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mariaguadalupe
The name Mariaguadalupe is a combination of two distinct names, Maria and Guadalupe, both with rich cultural and historical roots. The first part, Maria, is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Miriam, derived from the ancient Egyptian word "mer" meaning "beloved." It has been a popular name among Christians for centuries, honoring the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.
The second part, Guadalupe, originates from the Spanish translation of the Arabic phrase "Wadi al-lubb," which means "river of plenty" or "valley of wolves." This name gained significance in Mexican culture after the apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1531 to a peasant named Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac, near what is now Mexico City. The Virgin Mary became known as Our Lady of Guadalupe, and her image on Juan Diego's cloak became a powerful symbol of Mexican identity and Catholic devotion.
While the combined name Mariaguadalupe is not commonly found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it reflects the fusion of Spanish and indigenous Mexican cultures. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name dates back to the 17th century, when a Mexican woman named Mariaguadalupe de Cuenca y Manrique (1617-1688) became a notable religious figure and founder of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of Mexico.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mariaguadalupe, including:
1. Mariaguadalupe Zaragoza (1768-1857), a Mexican nun and educator who established schools for girls in Guadalajara.
2. Mariaguadalupe Cecilia Cuenca y Piña (1789-1857), a Mexican poet and writer known for her patriotic compositions during the Mexican War of Independence.
3. Mariaguadalupe Garcés (1853-1920), a Mexican feminist and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
4. Mariaguadalupe Zaragoza Monroy (1884-1978), a Mexican composer and pianist who contributed to the development of Mexican classical music.
5. Mariaguadalupe Morfín Otero (1924-2015), a Mexican poet and essayist recognized for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
The name Mariaguadalupe represents a unique blend of cultural influences, reflecting the rich history of Mexico and the enduring impact of religious devotion on naming traditions.
People
Mariaguadalupe + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mariaguadalupe as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mariaguadalupe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mariaguadalupe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 787 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mariaguadalupe going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 435,520 US residents.
Is Mariaguadalupe a common name?
We classify Mariaguadalupe as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 807 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mariaguadalupe most popular?
The single biggest year for Mariaguadalupe was 1996, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mariaguadalupe is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mariaguadalupe a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mariaguadalupe in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.