The nameDulce
Dulce means "sweet" in Spanish. It is popular in Latin American families.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Dulce comes from the Latin dulcis, "sweet".
Origin
Latin, through Spanish.
History
Dulce is also a short form of Dulce Nombre de María, "Sweet Name of Mary". In the United States it reached 264th in 2007.
Famous people named Dulce
- Dulce María, singer
- Dulce Pontes, singer
Popularity of the name Dulce
Dulce in the United States
Dulce was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 8,263 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Dulce. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Dulce in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 373 births a year.
Sibling names for Dulce
Names from the same generation as Dulce, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dulce mean?
Dulce comes from the Latin dulcis, "sweet".
What is the origin of the name Dulce?
Latin, through Spanish.
Is Dulce a girl's or a boy's name?
Dulce is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Dulce?
In 2024, Dulce was the 664th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 438 births.
What are good sibling names for Dulce?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nataly, Araceli, Rosa and Paola for a sister, Julio, Fabian, Quentin and Mario for a brother.
Who are famous people named Dulce?
Dulce María, singer; Dulce Pontes, singer.