Dulce Girl

Popularity: #607 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DUL-say /ˈdʌlseɪ/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Sweet; pleasant

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dulce originates from the Latin word "dulcis," which means "sweet." This term has been used in various forms throughout history, evolving into the Old French "dulce" before making its way into the English language. The transition from Latin to Old French occurred during the medieval period, particularly as the Norman Conquest in the 11th century facilitated the integration of French vocabulary into English.

The name Dulce, therefore, carries with it the connotation of sweetness, both in a literal and metaphorical sense, reflecting qualities of kindness and gentleness. Historically, the name has been associated with various saints and figures in Christian tradition, particularly in the context of the Catholic Church.

One notable figure is Saint Dulce of the Cross, a Brazilian nun canonized in the 21st century, who is celebrated for her charitable works and dedication to the poor. The name's association with saintly figures has contributed to its cultural resonance, symbolizing virtue and compassion.

Additionally, the name appears in various literary works and religious texts, reinforcing its presence in cultural narratives. Culturally, Dulce has been embraced in various Hispanic communities, where it is often used to signify sweetness in both personality and character.

The name embodies a sense of warmth and affection, which has made it a cherished choice in naming traditions. The diminutive form "Dulcita" is also used affectionately in some cultures, further emphasizing the name's endearing qualities.

Overall, Dulce's etymological roots and historical significance contribute to its enduring appeal across different cultures and eras.

Famous people named Dulce

In this section, you will find notable people named Dulce. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dulce who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Dulce who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Dulce Maria is a singer and actress best known for her work with RBD, and her roles in telenovelas such as Rebelde and Verano de Amor.

Dulce Sloan is a comedian and actress best known for her work on The Daily Show and her stand-up comedy performances.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dulce was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Dulce has ranked as high as #537 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Dulce has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dulce is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dulce was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dulce.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 352 0 352
2024 438 0 438
2023 364 0 364
2022 363 0 363
2021 329 0 329
2020 371 0 371
2019 306 0 306
2018 293 0 293
2017 360 0 360
2016 380 0 380
2015 430 0 430
2014 431 0 431
2013 521 0 521
2012 509 0 509
2011 762 0 762
2010 768 0 768
2009 943 0 943
2008 1,095 0 1,095
2007 1,285 0 1,285
2006 1,221 0 1,221
2005 815 0 815
2004 655 5 650
2003 599 6 593
2002 570 6 564
2001 659 0 659
2000 421 0 421
1999 316 0 316
1998 327 0 327
1997 326 0 326
1996 322 0 322
1995 301 0 301
1994 391 7 384
1993 375 6 369
1992 350 5 345
1991 362 8 354
1990 210 0 210
1989 151 6 145
1988 116 0 116
1987 126 0 126
1986 115 0 115
1985 132 0 132
1984 117 0 117
1983 121 0 121
1982 86 0 86
1981 98 0 98
1980 92 0 92
1979 84 0 84
1978 46 0 46
1977 35 0 35
1976 42 0 42
1975 26 0 26
1974 34 0 34
1973 15 0 15
1972 32 0 32
1971 25 0 25
1970 12 0 12
1969 19 0 19
1968 25 0 25
1967 19 0 19
1966 14 0 14
1965 13 0 13
1964 19 0 19
1963 11 0 11
1962 12 0 12
1961 14 0 14
1960 9 0 9
1959 10 0 10
1958 8 0 8
1957 7 0 7
1956 13 0 13
1955 8 0 8
1954 13 0 13
1953 13 0 13
1952 11 0 11
1951 5 0 5
1950 9 0 9
1949 10 0 10
1948 8 0 8
1947 5 0 5
1938 5 0 5
1931 5 0 5
1930 6 0 6
1926 5 0 5
1925 5 0 5
1919 5 0 5
1918 7 0 7
1916 6 0 6
1915 6 0 6
1914 5 0 5

Top States for Dulce (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 94
24%
TX 76
19%
FL 31
8%
NC 20
5%
GA 18
5%
NY 15
4%
WA 14
4%
NJ 13
3%
IL 13
3%
IN 11
3%
TN 10
3%
AZ 8
2%
VA 8
2%
KY 7
2%
PA 7
2%
MD 7
2%
CO 7
2%
OR 6
2%
MN 6
2%
SC 5
1%
CT 5
1%
OK 5
1%
MI 5
1%