Dulcinea
- Pronunciation
- [Dul-ci-ne-a]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Sweet
- Origin
- Spanish
Dulcinea Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 325 baby girls have been named Dulcinea. The name peaked in 2006 with 16 US births that year (rank #7587). In 2024, ranked #12476 nationally — 4,889 places below its 2006 peak.
Top States for Dulcinea
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dulcinea births are: California (15), New Mexico (11).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Dulcinea
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8-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dulcinea's exact length and starting letter: Dac Kien, Daedalus, Daffodil, Daganyah, Daguenet.
Quick Facts About Dulcinea
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulcina | Sweet | Female | Spanish |
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Compare Dulcinea to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dulcinea against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).