Holding steady.
Popularity of Dulcey since 1967
Babies named Dulcey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dulcey is a rare vintage name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967. Its peak year was 1968, and since then it has maintained a stable but extremely low frequency, never ranking in the top 1000. The name has Latin origins, related to the word for 'sweet,' and is a variant of the more familiar Dulcie. While it has not been recorded in any top states recently, it offers a gently sweet alternative to more common names like Lucy or Daisy.
Dulcey is a variant of Dulcie, which derives from the Latin 'dulcis' meaning 'sweet'. It emerged in English-speaking countries in the 19th century, often used as a given name or a pet form of names like Dulcinea. The name saw a brief period of use in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dulcie
Sibling names for Dulcey
Names that share Dulcey's style, for a brother or sister.
