Domingo
Domingo is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Of the Lord, or born on Sunday.
Origin and history
Domingo is a traditional Spanish name derived from the Late Latin name Dominicus, meaning 'of the Lord' or 'born on Sunday'. Historically associated with Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order, it has a long heritage across Spanish-speaking cultures. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady, moderate usage throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
14,374 babies in the United States have been named Domingo since 1880. It ranks #993 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1439.
States where it is most popular
- TX (65.8 %)
- CA (16 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- FL (2 %)
- AZ (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 27 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 101 |
| 1910-1920 | 655 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,392 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,227 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,591 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,634 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,555 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,567 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,327 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,200 |
| 2000-2010 | 934 |
| 2010-2019 | 666 |
| 2020-2029 | 498 |
Famous people named Domingo
- Domingo German: Baseball Player
- Domingo Santa Cruz: Composer, Musicologist
Nicknames
Mingo, Dom
Fun facts
- The name shares its exact root with the Spanish word for Sunday, 'domingo', traditionally given to children born on the first day of the week.
- The capital city of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, was named in honor of Saint Dominic, reflecting the wide global spread of the name.