Dominik
Dominik is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of the Lord, belonging to God.
Origin and history
Dominik is a masculine name of Late Latin origin, derived from Dominicus meaning 'of the Lord'. It is a common spelling variation of Dominic used widely in Slavic and Germanic languages. In the United States, it remains a steady and recognizable choice, holding a place in the top 1,000 boy names.
Popularity in the United States
10,242 babies in the United States have been named Dominik since 1880. It ranks #1184 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #923.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.6 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- MI (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 57 |
| 1980-1990 | 202 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,143 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,581 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,920 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,334 |
Famous people named Dominik
- Dominik Hasek: Ice hockey player
- Dominik Szoboszlai: Soccer player
- Dominik Mysterio: Professional wrestler
Nicknames
Dom, Dommy, Nik
Fun facts
- Dominik with a 'k' is the primary spelling used in Central and Eastern European languages, including Polish, Czech, and German.
- The root name Dominicus is closely tied to the Latin phrase 'dies Dominica', meaning 'the Lord's day' (Sunday).