Dulce
Dulce is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Sweet, pleasant, or agreeable.
Origin and history
Dulce is a given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word 'dulcis,' meaning sweet. It has long been used in Spanish-speaking cultures and gained steady usage in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It offers a gentle, melodic quality with a clear literal meaning.
Popularity in the United States
20,306 babies in the United States have been named Dulce since 1880. It ranks #1052 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #735.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.4 %)
- TX (21.8 %)
- AZ (5.2 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
- FL (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 29 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 16 |
| 1940-1950 | 23 |
| 1950-1960 | 97 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 351 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,148 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,254 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,246 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,760 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,217 |
Famous people named Dulce
- Dulce María: singer, actress
Fun facts
- The name directly originates from the Latin adjective 'dulcis', which also gave rise to English words like 'dulcet'.
- In Spanish-speaking traditions, it was traditionally given in honor of the Sweet Name of Mary.