Total births
253
Girls' name · since 1985
Dulse
253 babies named Dulse in U.S. Social Security records since 1985, with the highest year being 2001. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 253
- total births
- 1985–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
253 girls have been named Dulse since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dulse recorded 253 times among girls since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2013.
- 253 total births
- 1985–2013 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
253 girls have been named Dulse since 1985, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2013.
- 253
- total births
- 1985–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Dulse was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
17 babies were named Dulse in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Dulse's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dulse splits its recorded history at 1999: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dulse at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Dulse popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2013
- Peak year (2001)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Dulse by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Dulse's strongest decade.
127 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Dulse births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
88 births
- 2000s
2000s
127 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 127 births (50% of all-time use).
Dulse by state
Where Dulse concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 48 | 19.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 6.7% |
California share of Dulse's total US births 19.0%
Even split
48 of 253 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dulse? ▼
Dulse has been given to 253 babies in the U.S. since 1985, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 17 babies were born in 2001, its single highest year.
When was Dulse most popular? ▼
Dulse was most popular in the 2000s decade with 127 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Dulse most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dulse are California (48 births), Texas (17 births).
How long has the name Dulse been used? ▼
Dulse has been recorded in Social Security data since 1985, spanning 29 years of data through 2013.
What names are similar to Dulse? ▼
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 Dulse's data
- Dulse's decade-level peak was the 2000s (127 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dulses (48 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Dulse
Nearby Names Like Dulse
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dulse
Dulce Girl
#664 20,306 births
Dulcie Girl
#11143 1,647 births
Dulcemaria Girl
#6763 732 births
Dulcinea Girl
#12262 325 births
Dula Girl
154 births
Compare Dulse side by side: Dulse vs Dulce Dulse vs Dulcie Dulse vs Dulcemaria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1985–2013 (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. "Dulse: Baby Name Since 1985 - 253 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dulse. 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 Dulse 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.