Dulcie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDUL-see / /ˈdʌl.si/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: sweet; English: sweet
Historical & Cultural Background
Dulcie is derived from the Latin word 'dulcis,' meaning sweet. It became popular in English-speaking countries as a given name in the 19th century. The name has been associated with sweetness and charm, often reflecting a gentle personality. It is relatively uncommon but has a vintage appeal.
Trend Summary
Dulcie has seen a modest resurgence in popularity in recent years, reflecting a trend towards vintage names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dulcy
International Variants
- Dulce (Spanish)
Famous people named Dulcie
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Fictional characters named Dulcie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dulcie was first seen in the United States in 1885. Dulcie has ranked as high as #1053 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in Kentucky, California, Wisconsin, Missouri, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Dulcie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dulcie (1972)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 15 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 13 |
| 1892 | 15 |
| 1893 | 13 |
| 1894 | 15 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 17 |
| 1897 | 17 |
| 1898 | 19 |
| 1899 | 14 |
| 1900 | 15 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 15 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 20 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 14 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 20 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 28 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 26 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 33 |
| 1921 | 35 |
| 1922 | 32 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 33 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1969 | 30 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |