How Many People Are Named Dulce?
Complete statistics for the name Dulce: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dulce means sweet in Spanish, fitting for such a rare name, only 1 in 16,765 Americans have it. That's just 19,683 people living today, making it truly unique. The majority, 79%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 20,002 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dulce Through the Generations
With 19,683 people named Dulce alive today, this name has seen its peak popularity in 2007 when 1,285 babies were given this moniker. Fast forward to now, and most Dulces are under 30, indicating a younger generation preference. The age distribution shows 15,855 under 30, 3,894 between 30 and 60, and only 253 over 60, painting a picture of a name that's here to stay but with a youthful twist.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dulce's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Dulce
How Many People Have the Name Dulce?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 285 people in the United States currently share the name Dulce. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,162,980 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dulce a Common or Rare Name?
Dulce is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dulce Mean?
Dulce means "sweet" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dulce in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Dulce Most Popular?
The name Dulce reached peak popularity in 2007, with 1,285 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dulce?
Approximately 285 people named Dulce live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 285. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,162,980 Americans.
Is Dulce a rare name?
Dulce is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,162,980 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dulce mean?
Dulce means "sweet" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Dulce more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dulce are male and 100% are female.
When was Dulce most popular?
Dulce peaked in 2007 with 1,285 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.