Dominick
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
66,988 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2003 Peak Popularity Year
1,788 Peak Births

Dominick Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Dominick originates from the Latin name Dominicus, meaning 'of the Lord'. It evolved through various forms, including Old French, before arriving at its current English form. The name is often associated with leadership and has strong religious ties due to its connection with Saint Dominic. It does not hold a specific biblical background, but it gained popularity in Christian contexts. Variants include Dominic and Dom, and it is currently perceived as a classic name with positive traits.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dominick"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdɒmɪnɪk/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Dominick is derived from the Latin name 'Dominicus', which means 'of the Lord'. It is associated with the Latin word 'dominus', meaning 'lord' or 'master'.

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Meaning

of the Lord

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Language Evolution

Dominicus (Latin), Dominicus (Old French), Dominick (English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the Christian tradition due to Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order, in the 13th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Dominic, Dom, Nico

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Dominick is viewed as a classic name with strong historical and religious connotations, often associated with leadership and authority.

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Famous People

Dominick Dunne, an American author and journalist, Dominick Cruz, an American mixed martial artist, Dominick Toretto, a fictional character played by Vin Diesel in the Fast & Furious franchise

📊 Dominick 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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✨ Dominick Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,788 peak births in 2003

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Geographic Spread

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

Historical Span

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

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dominick"

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 "Dominick"

"Dominick" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 233rd of 7545 8,665
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 322nd of 6773 5,506
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 428th of 7552 5,848
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 476th of 10718 4,694
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 375th of 16616 9,310
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 241st of 24088 22,587
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 391st of 23106 9,875
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 9204th of 9204 5
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 13005th of 19264 22
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 7894th of 27321 142
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 13305th of 35406 98

Regional Popularity of "Dominick" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
28.46%
403rd/1416
6.16%
85th/1379
32.92%
779th/2366
81.87%
935th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
34.41%
532nd/1546
7.65%
119th/1556
47.51%
1118th/2353
73.11%
1131st/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
28.29%
630th/2227
7.08%
172nd/2430
40.27%
1149th/2853
32.43%
900th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
20.50%
602nd/2937
6.26%
218th/3483
21.77%
766th/3518
15.97%
646th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
10.15%
374th/3685
4.54%
203rd/4475
9.65%
501st/5194
6.38%
403rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
5.09%
233rd/4582
2.89%
149th/5164
4.16%
304th/7313
3.40%
254th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
11.09%
442nd/3984
5.64%
253rd/4487
6.80%
464th/6822
6.15%
386th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Dominick" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 100.00%
1556th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Dominick"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Dominick" 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 "Dominick" in the United States

The name Dominick is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Dominick has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dominick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 233rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 322nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 428th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 476th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 375th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 241st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 391st out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13005th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7894th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13305th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Dominick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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