How Many People Are Named Dulcie?

Complete statistics for the name Dulcie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dulcie
Very Rare
Old English

Dulcie is an uncommon name with roots in Old English, making it both rare and historically rich; only 700 people named Dulcie live in the US today, representing just 1 in 471,344 Americans; most folks named Dulcie are over 60, with the oldest generation dominating the name's current landscape.

~700
Living in US
1 in 471,344
Americans
1968
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sweetheart
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Loving Caring
9
Life Path Number

Life path number 9 symbolizes compassion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,594
Worldwide Bearers
#63,023
Global Rank
🇬🇧 England
2,247
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,933
🇺🇸 United States
1,656
🇿🇦 South Africa
991
🇯🇲 Jamaica
590
🇨🇦 Canada
352
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
287
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
286
🇬🇭 Ghana
225
🇬🇧 Wales
198

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
700 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 84
143
Would be under 30 (9%)
351
Would be 30–60 (21%)
1,145
Would be over 60 (70%)

All 1,639 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: 1968

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
64
Modern Appeal
36
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dulcie Through the Generations

Throughout the decades, Dulcie has seen its highest popularity in 1968 when 41 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, but the majority, around 70%, are over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's cherished by older generations, yet it's also experiencing a slow rise, suggesting that Dulcie might be finding new fans among younger parents who appreciate its blend of classic charm and modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 16
California 7
Wisconsin 6
Missouri 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Dulcie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dulcie's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Dulcie

How Many People Have the Name Dulcie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 700 people in the United States currently share the name Dulcie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 471,344 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dulcie a Common or Rare Name?

Dulcie 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 Dulcie Mean?

Dulcie means "sweetheart" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dulcie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dulcie Most Popular?

The name Dulcie reached peak popularity in 1968, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Dulcie?

Approximately 700 people named Dulcie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,639. That works out to roughly 1 in 471,344 Americans.

Is Dulcie a rare name?

Dulcie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 471,344 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dulcie mean?

Dulcie means "sweetheart" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Dulcie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dulcie are male and 100% are female.

When was Dulcie most popular?

Dulcie peaked in 1968 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US700
All-Time Births1,639
1 in X1 in 471,344
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age84
Peak Year1968
World Rank#63,023
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.