Dominic

Dominic - A unique male name

Dominic appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #303. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dominic and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dominic? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Dominic. The baby boy name Dominic was given to 3,269 baby boys in 2025, ranking #106 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 449 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dominic peaked in popularity 13 years ago in 2013 on position 68.

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Dominic is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dominic is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #57 - and is the least popular in Mississippi at position #343.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Dominic is where you live.

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Dominic origin and meaning

Latin

"Belonging to the Lord" — from Dominicus, built on dominus, "lord"

Dominic is the name of the Spanish saint who founded the Dominican order in the 13th century, and 'belonging to the Lord' made it a traditional name for a Sunday child in Catholic families. It peaked in America in 2013.

Attested etymology

Dominic is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Dominic, pop culture references for the name Dominic and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dominic

We've found the following names that sound similar to Dominic, sorted by popularity.

Dennis / Dominick / Dominique / Denis / Domingo / Domenic / Dominik / Domenick / Domenico / Dominque /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Dominic

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Dominic a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Dominic?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DOM-uh-nik · /ˈdɒmɪnɪk/

Around the world

• Dominik (German) — The German form with a k.
• Domingo (Spanish) — A related Spanish form, also the word for Sunday.
• Domenico (Italian) — The Italian form.
• Dominique (French) — The French form, used for both sexes.

Spellings and nicknames

• Dominick — A spelling with a final k.
• Dominik — The German spelling.

Nicknames: DomNick

Famous bearers

• Saint Dominic — Spanish priest who founded the Dominican Order (1170–1221) Historical
• Dominic Cooper — Actor known for Mamma Mia! and Preacher (b. 1978) Contemporary
• Dominic Monaghan — Actor known for The Lord of the Rings and Lost (b. 1976) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents like Dominic for a strong, traditional, slightly Mediterranean classic that has never been overexposed — formal Dominic, easy Dom.

Worth knowing

• Dominic and Dominick spellings split, and the French Dominique is unisex, which occasionally causes mix-ups on forms.