Dulcinea

Dulcinea is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 girls in the United States.

Dulcinea at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˌdʌlsɪˈniːə/

About the name Dulcinea

Dulcinea belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dulcinea first appears in Social Security records in 1921. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3932 in 1934, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 325 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dulcinea in US records

First recorded (US)
1921
Best US rank
#3932 in 1934
Peak year
2006
Babies named Dulcinea in 2024
7
Total since 1880
325

Dulcinea in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2020
Best rank
#5493 in 2020
Babies named Dulcinea in 2020
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dulcinea mean?

The meaning of Dulcinea is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dulcinea a boy or girl name?

Dulcinea is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dulcinea?

Dulcinea comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Dulcinea?

Dulcinea first appears in US records in 1921. Its best-ever ranking was #3932 in 1934, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Dulcinea?

Dulcinea is pronounced /ˌdʌlsɪˈniːə/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.