Domenico
Domenico is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Of the Lord, belonging to God, or born on Sunday.
Origin and history
Domenico is a traditional Italian masculine name derived from the Late Latin name Dominicus. It historically means 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God', traditionally given to children born on Sunday. In the United States, it remains a moderately rare choice, maintaining strong ties to Italian heritage.
Popularity in the United States
3,829 babies in the United States have been named Domenico since 1880. It ranks #2061 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1592.
States where it is most popular
- NY (46.1 %)
- NJ (17.9 %)
- CA (11 %)
- PA (10 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 241 |
| 1920-1930 | 195 |
| 1930-1940 | 63 |
| 1940-1950 | 52 |
| 1950-1960 | 97 |
| 1960-1970 | 322 |
| 1970-1980 | 507 |
| 1980-1990 | 376 |
| 1990-2000 | 491 |
| 2000-2010 | 575 |
| 2010-2019 | 559 |
| 2020-2029 | 335 |
Famous people named Domenico
- Domenico Scarlatti: Composer, Musician
- Domenico Dolce: Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur
- Domenico Ghirlandaio: Painter
Nicknames
Dom, Nic, Nico
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin dies Dominica, meaning 'Lord's Day' or Sunday.
- It was borne by renowned Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti and painter Domenico Ghirlandaio.