Dulcinea Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Dulcinea means 'sweet' and is associated with purity and charm.
Meaning of the Name Dulcinea
Dulcinea is a feminine Spanish name derived from the Latin word 'dulcis' meaning 'sweet'. It is a name famously associated with the character of Dulcinea del Toboso, the beloved of Don Quixote in Miguel de Cervantes' novel 'Don Quixote'. The name evokes sweetness and charm, reflecting the character's pure and idealized beauty.
Popularity of the Name Dulcinea
The popularity for the name Dulcinea peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 16 births, which ranked number 12,780 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Dulcinea had the most female births in 2006 with 16, which ranked number 7,480 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Dulcinea has declined sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Dulcinea has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dulcinea
- 10 Year Trend of Dulcinea: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Dulcinea: -100.00%
Popularity of Dulcinea by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dulcinea. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dulcinea in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dulcinea is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Dulcinea
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