Total births
105
Girls' name · since 1967
Dulcey
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 105 babies named Dulcey, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 105
- total births
- 1967–1972
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
105 girls have been named Dulcey since 1967, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dulcey recorded 105 times among girls since 1967, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 1972.
- 105 total births
- 1967–1972 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 72% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
105 girls have been named Dulcey since 1967, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1972.
- 105
- total births
- 1967–1972
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Dulcey was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
57 babies were named Dulcey in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Dulcey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dulcey's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 28% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 72%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1968 peak of 57, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dulcey at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Dulcey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–1972
- Peak year (1968)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Dulcey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Dulcey's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Dulcey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
76 births
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 76 births (72% of all-time use).
Dulcey by state
Where Dulcey concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 4.8% |
Michigan share of Dulcey's total US births 4.8%
5 of 105 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dulcey? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 105 babies named Dulcey. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1968, with 57 births.
When was Dulcey most popular? ▼
Dulcey was most popular in the 1960s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
Where is Dulcey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dulcey are Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Dulcey been used? ▼
Records for Dulcey go back to 1967, giving 6 years of history through 1972.
What names are similar to Dulcey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dulce, Dulcie, Dulcemaria, Dulcinea, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dulcey's data
- Dulcey's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (76 total births) through the 1970s (29) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Dulceys (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dulcey
Nearby Names Like Dulcey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dulcey
Dulce Girl
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Dulcie Girl
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Dulcemaria Girl
#6763 732 births
Dulcinea Girl
#12262 325 births
Dulse Girl
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Compare Dulcey side by side: Dulcey vs Dulce Dulcey vs Dulcie Dulcey vs Dulcemaria
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1967–1972 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dulcey: Baby Name Since 1967 - 105 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dulcey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dulcey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.