Dominica
Dominica is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of the Lord, belonging to God.
Origin and history
Dominica is a traditional feminine name of Late Latin origin meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God'. Historically used in early Christian communities, it is also shared with the Caribbean island nation. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinct choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,338 babies in the United States have been named Dominica since 1880. It ranks #3643 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2042.
States where it is most popular
- NY (44.7 %)
- CA (27.4 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
- MA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 167 |
| 1920-1930 | 194 |
| 1930-1940 | 113 |
| 1940-1950 | 52 |
| 1950-1960 | 42 |
| 1960-1970 | 188 |
| 1970-1980 | 292 |
| 1980-1990 | 451 |
| 1990-2000 | 392 |
| 2000-2010 | 230 |
| 2010-2019 | 153 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Dominica
- Dominica Harvey: heritage manager
Nicknames
Dom, Minnie, Nica
Fun facts
- The name shares its root with the Latin word for Sunday (Dies Dominica), the Lord's Day.
- It is identical in spelling to the Caribbean island nation of Dominica, named by Christopher Columbus.