Dulcie
From Latin dulcis (“sweet”) in the 19th century, probably inspired by earlier names like Dowsabel and Spanish Dulcinea.
Every Dulcie since 1885 — 1,647 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dulcie
Dulcie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,193 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 1,647 American babies have been named Dulcie. Its peak came in 1968, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dulcie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dulcie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,193 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,378 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,962 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,895 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,498 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,647 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,955 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,298 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,152 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,279 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,608 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,526 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,770 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,077 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,867 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,910 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,054 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,866 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,611 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,930 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,658 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,841 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,816 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,126 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,422 |
| 1975 | 16 | #3,994 |
| 1970 | 23 | #2,960 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,953 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,621 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,857 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,945 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,728 |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,332 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,617 |
| 1930 | 17 | #2,042 |
| 1925 | 22 | #1,859 |
| 1920 | 33 | #1,384 |
| 1915 | 28 | #1,347 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,817 |
| 1905 | 20 | #829 |
| 1900 | 15 | #984 |
| 1895 | 12 | #948 |
| 1890 | 10 | #882 |
| 1885 | 6 | #956 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dulcie mean?
From Latin dulcis (“sweet”) in the 19th century, probably inspired by earlier names like Dowsabel and Spanish Dulcinea.
How popular is the name Dulcie in 2025?
Dulcie ranked #11,193 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dulcie?
1,647 babies have been named Dulcie in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dulcie most popular?
Dulcie peaked in 1968, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Dulcie a boy or girl name?
Dulcie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dulcie rising or falling?
Dulcie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.