Dominic
Dominic is a Latin name meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of the Lord,' derived from 'Dominicus.' It has strong Christian roots, traditionally given to boys born on Sunday (the Lord's day), and was popularized by Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order in the 13th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,255. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 5,438
- 2012: 6,189
- 2013: 6,336
- 2014: 6,264
- 2015: 5,870
- 2016: 5,428
- 2017: 5,111
- 2018: 4,795
- 2019: 4,443
- 2020: 4,019
- 2021: 3,755
- 2022: 3,590
- 2023: 3,417
- 2024: 3,304
- 2025: 3,277
- 2026 (projected): 3,255
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong religious and historical significance appeals to traditional families
- •Works well across many cultures with slight variations (Domenico in Italian, Domingo in Spanish)
- •Nickname 'Dom' provides a shorter, modern alternative
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Dominic Cooper
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Dominic Monaghan
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Dominic Thiem
Austrian tennis champion
Dominic West
British actor (The Wire)
Statistics
193,424
Total births since 1880
2013
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