Dominic
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
191,358 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2013 Peak Popularity Year
6,351 Peak Births

Dominic Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Dominic has its roots in Latin, meaning 'belonging to the Lord'. It evolved from 'Dominicus' in Latin to 'Dominic' in Modern English. The name is associated with strength and tradition, and while it has no direct biblical background, it is linked to the influential figure of Saint Dominic. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages and remains widely used today.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dominic"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdɒmɪnɪk/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Dominic derives from the Latin 'Dominicus', meaning 'belonging to the Lord'. It was originally used as a given name in honor of Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order.

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Meaning

belonging to the Lord

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Language Evolution

Dominicus (Latin), Dominic (Old French), Dominic (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly due to the influence of Saint Dominic in the 13th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Dominique (French), Domingo (Spanish), Domenico (Italian), Domenic (English)

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Dominic is perceived as a strong and classic name, commonly used in various cultures around the world.

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Famous People

Saint Dominic (founder of the Order of Preachers), Dominic West (English actor), Dominic Cooper (English actor), Dominic Thiem (Austrian tennis player)

📊 Dominic Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Dominic Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 6,351 peak births in 2013

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in New Mexico

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dominic"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Dominic"

"Dominic" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 247th of 7545 7,997
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 335th of 6773 5,188
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 377th of 7552 7,341
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 284th of 10718 11,224
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 172nd of 16616 27,787
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 91st of 24088 74,161
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 79th of 23106 56,298
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 7086th of 9107 16
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 9204th of 9204 5
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 11514th of 12526 8
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4505th of 19264 202
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2972nd of 27321 576
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 6141st of 35406 315
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 9672nd of 30306 125

Regional Popularity of "Dominic" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
17.51%
248th/1416
8.05%
111th/1379
47.76%
1130th/2366
26.97%
308th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
19.34%
299th/1546
9.38%
146th/1556
64.56%
1519th/2353
30.90%
478th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
15.18%
338th/2227
8.68%
211th/2430
30.21%
862nd/2853
15.68%
435th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
8.65%
254th/2937
6.43%
224th/3483
12.31%
433rd/3518
5.96%
241st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
4.10%
151st/3685
3.02%
135th/4475
4.47%
232nd/5194
2.42%
153rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
1.59%
73rd/4582
1.45%
75th/5164
1.78%
130th/7313
1.10%
82nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
1.86%
74th/3984
1.38%
62nd/4487
1.57%
107th/6822
1.00%
63rd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Dominic" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 83.12%
2924th/3518
71.44%
2889th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
82.01%
3022nd/3685
100.00%
4475th/4475
50.42%
2619th/5194
48.80%
3083rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 58.73%
4295th/7313
63.94%
4772nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Dominic"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Dominic" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Dominic" in the United States

The name Dominic is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dominic has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dominic' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 247th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 335th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 377th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 284th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 172nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 91st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 79th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7086th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11514th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4505th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2972nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6141st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9672nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dominic' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Dominic name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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