Dulcie
How to say it: DUL-see · /ˈdʌlsi/
From Latin 'dulcis' meaning 'sweet' - medieval English form of Dulcibella, Victorian revival.
Dulcie was the 9,573rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 8 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1890s, its births are down about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #9,302 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #9,573 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 8 |
| Share of births | 1 in 414,417 |
| Peak decade | 1890s |
| Change over 10 years | −7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #9,302 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dulcie peaked in the 1890s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dulcie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #464.
Famous people named Dulcie
- Dulcie September (1935–1988)South African anti-apartheid activist
- Dulcie Gray (1915–2011)Actress, singer, writer
- Dulcie Cooper (1903–1981)Australian-born American actress
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