Dominic
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Belonging to the Lord; Lordly
Background: The name Dominic originates from the Latin name 'Dominicus,' which means 'belonging to the Lord.' In Italian contexts, the name has also been used in relation to 'dominio,' which refers to the lordship or dominion. This name has been historically associated with various saints and has influenced naming traditions.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#190
Total births
191,358
Most popular decade
2010s
(165,831 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-38 ranks)
Years in Top 100
20
First recorded year
1885
Gender usage
99.3% male
0.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1885
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #836
- Peak year
- 2013
- Peak year births
- 6,335
- Peak rank
- #68
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,290
- Recent rank
- #107
Female
- First year
- 1918
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,809
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak year births
- 69
- Peak rank
- #1,691
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #12,120
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).