Dulce
How to say it: DOOL-say · /ˈdulseɪ/
Sweet; from Latin 'dulcis'. Used in Spanish-speaking cultures, often in the phrase 'Dulce Nombre' (Sweet Name of Mary).
Dulce was the 734th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 352 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 18% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #648 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #734 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 352 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,418 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −18% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #648 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Below its high in the 2000s by a wide margin, Dulce still holds steady use. Growth looks likely again.
What goes with it
Pronounced DOOL say, Dulce feels gentle with crisp and breathy sounds. Perla and Celeste share its glow.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dulce is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Dulce
- Dulce María (born 1985)Mexican actress
- Dulce Pontes (born 1969)Portuguese songwriter and singer
- Dulce Chacón (1954–2003)Spanish poet, novelist and playwright
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