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1914

First Year

2026

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#264

Peak Rank

21K

Total Count

90

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Dulce

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Dulce is a feminine given name.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulce%5F%28given%5Fname%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulce%5F%28given%5Fname%29)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Spanish
* Portuguese

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## The Story of Dulce

The earliest SSA record of Dulce as a baby girl name dates back to 1914, when 5 babies received it. 2007 was its biggest year on record, with 1,285 newborns named Dulce — #264 in the national rankings. About 40% of every Dulce on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Dulce ranks #674 for baby girls with 429 births, rising sharply (+21% over the past five years). All told, over 21K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1910s to the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Dulce

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dulce is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Dulse](/dulse)
* Dulls
* Dels
* Dals
* Dells
* Dills
* Dils
* Dull
* Dolls
* Deals
* Dle
* Dales

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Dulce

What does the name Dulce mean?

Dulce is a feminine given name.

What is the origin of the name Dulce?

Dulce has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Spanish, Portuguese.

How popular is Dulce in 2026?

In 2026, Dulce ranks #674 among girls' names in the U.S., with 429 babies given the name that year.

When was Dulce most popular?

Dulce reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #264 that year with 1,285 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dulce most popular?

Dulce has historically been most popular in Arizona, Nevada, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dulce.

Is Dulce a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dulce is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Dulce?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dulce include Caylee, Camilla, Virgie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧CayleePeak #264](/caylee)[👧CamillaPeak #263](/camilla)[👧VirgiePeak #266](/virgie)[👧NonaPeak #262](/nona)[👧CarmelaPeak #266](/carmela)[👧NeldaPeak #266](/nelda)[👧LillianaPeak #262](/lilliana)[👧LillaPeak #261](/lilla)

## About the name Dulce 

Dulce is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 21K births in the dataset. Dulce's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #264\. Use the chart and map above to compare Dulce's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2007 → ](/year/2007)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "D" → ](/letter/d)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.