Dominic
Dominic first appears in US records in 1885. It peaked in 2013, when 6,336 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,277.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Dominic popular?
Declining Dominic is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2013 peak.
| 2020s | 21,362 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 55,174 | |
| 2000s | 48,114 | |
| 1990s | 25,639 | |
| 1980s | 12,292 | |
| 1970s | 7,548 | |
| 1960s | 5,061 | |
| 1950s | 3,729 | |
| 1940s | 2,734 | |
| 1930s | 2,885 | |
| 1920s | 4,887 | |
| 1910s | 3,603 | |
| 1900s | 295 | |
| 1890s | 85 | |
| 1880s | 16 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Dominic mean?
Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, “of the Lord,” and was often given to children born on a Sunday. St Dominic founded the Dominican order.
Nicknames for Dominic
- Dom
- Nic
Variants & spellings
- Dominick
- Domenico
- Domingo
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dominic a boy or a girl name?
Dominic is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Dominic a popular name right now?
Dominic is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2013 peak.
How popular is the name Dominic?
In 2025, Dominic ranked #106 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Dominic most popular?
Dominic was most popular in 2013, when about 6,336 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Dominic?
Common nicknames for Dominic include Dom, Nic.