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Dulce is a feminine name used in Spanish and Portuguese. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘sweet’ or ‘candy’ in Spanish." It ranked #771 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘sweet’ or ‘candy’ in Spanish. The entry lists its usage as Spanish, Portuguese.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Dulce ranked #771 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #771 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Spanish) and that sit near Dulce in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dulce mean?
Dulce means "sweet", according to Behind the Name.
Is Dulce a popular name?
Dulce ranked #771 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Dulce a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Dulce appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Dulce — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
