Find out how popular the first name Tupac has been for the last 27 years (from 1993 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tupac by gender

Based on the last 27 years of data, Tupac is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tupac.

The history of the first name Tupac

The name Tupac has its origins in the Quechua language, spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Andes in South America. It is derived from the Quechua words "tupaq" meaning "to shine" or "to glow" and "yupanqui" meaning "with honor." The name was common among the Inca civilization, which flourished in modern-day Peru and surrounding regions from the 13th to 16th centuries.

One of the most notable historical figures with the name Tupac was Tupac Amaru I, an Inca leader who led a rebellion against Spanish colonial rule in Peru in the 18th century. He was born in 1545 and executed by the Spanish in 1572. His descendants, including Tupac Amaru II and Tupac Amaru III, continued the struggle for indigenous rights and independence in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Another prominent figure named Tupac was Tupac Katari, an Aymara rebel leader who fought against Spanish colonial rule in what is now Bolivia in the late 18th century. He was born around 1750 and executed by the Spanish in 1781.

In pre-Columbian times, the name Tupac was also associated with royalty and divinity among the Inca. One of the most famous Inca rulers was Tupac Yupanqui, who reigned from 1471 to 1493 and expanded the Inca Empire through military conquests.

Later, the name Tupac gained recognition in the 20th century through the iconic rapper and actor Tupac Amaru Shakur, who was born in 1971 and tragically died in 1996. He was named after the Inca revolutionary Tupac Amaru II and became a symbol of resistance and social justice through his music and activism.

Another notable figure with the name Tupac was Tupac Shakur, a Peruvian author, and activist who was the father of the famous rapper. He was born in 1935 and was a prominent member of the Black Panther Party, advocating for civil rights and social change.

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