Dominic
Dominic is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Belonging to the Lord.
Origin and history
Dominic is derived from the Late Latin name Dominicus, meaning 'belonging to the Lord'. Historically associated with Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order, it has been a consistently popular masculine name in the United States, maintaining a steady presence among top names.
Popularity in the United States
193,424 babies in the United States have been named Dominic since 1880. It ranks #188 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #98.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 16 |
| 1890-1900 | 85 |
| 1900-1910 | 295 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,603 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,887 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,885 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,734 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,729 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,061 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,548 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,292 |
| 1990-2000 | 25,639 |
| 2000-2010 | 48,114 |
| 2010-2019 | 55,174 |
| 2020-2029 | 21,362 |
Famous people named Dominic
- Dominic Monaghan: Actor
- Dominic West: Actor, Director
- Dominic Cooper: Actor
Nicknames
Dom, Dommy, Nick
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin word 'dies Dominica', which translates to 'Sunday' or 'the Lord's day'.
- Saint Dominic of Guzmán founded the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) in the early 13th century.