Dulce

Dulce: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameSpanish origin#771 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Dulce

  • A female given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Dulcie.

Etymology

From Spanish Dulce.

How popular is Dulce?

#771girls, 2025
352U.S. babies in 2025
#264peak rank (2007)
20,355babies since 1880

Since 1880, 20,306 girls and 49 boys in the U.S. have been named Dulce (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #264 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #6113 in 1991. In 2025 it ranked #771 for girls, with 352 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,285 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dulce FAQ

What does the name Dulce mean?

A female given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Dulcie. From Spanish Dulce.

What is the origin of the name Dulce?

Dulce is listed as a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Dulce?

Since 1880, 20,306 girls and 49 boys in the U.S. have been named Dulce (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #264 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #6113 in 1991. In 2025 it ranked #771 for girls, with 352 babies given the name.

Is Dulce a boy or girl name?

Dulce is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,306 girls and 49 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.