Dulcie
Meaningsweet · Latin
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #657 in 1889
8 babies were named Dulcie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,225 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dulcie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Dulcie, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dulcie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDulcie first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1889, when it ranked #657. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDulcie has climbed 1,225 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Dulcie means “sweet”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Dulcie
Dulcie is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “sweet”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-cie”. US birth records list Dulcie for girls from 1885 to 2025, in 128 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1889, when it ranked #657 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 43 | 23,245 girls |
| 1890s | 65 | 15,370 girls |
| 1900s | 35 | 28,241 girls |
| 1910s | 25 | 39,683 girls |
| 1920s | 22 | 45,065 girls |
| 1930s | 13 | 74,516 girls |
| 1940s | 7.3 | 137,741 girls |
| 1950s | 5.7 | 176,367 girls |
| 1960s | 7.5 | 133,869 girls |
| 1970s | 11 | 87,336 girls |
| 1980s | 3.5 | 284,900 girls |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 549,451 girls |
| 2000s | 3.3 | 302,115 girls |
| 2010s | 3.0 | 337,838 girls |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 297,030 girls |
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Questions about the name Dulcie
What does the name Dulcie mean?
Dulcie means “sweet” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Dulcie?
Dulcie has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Dulcie a boy or girl name?
Dulcie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Dulcie?
Dulcie ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1889 (#657).