Dominic
Dominic is a boys' name of English origin meaning “belonging to the Lord.” It ranked #106 in the United States in 2025. Dominic comes from the Latin 'Dominicus,' meaning 'of the Lord.'
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how do you pronounce Dominic?
DOM-ih-nik
where does the name Dominic come from?
From the Late Roman Dominicus, from dominus, lord or master: lordly, belonging to God, or of the master.
Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order in the 13th century, and the name has been popular across European cultures for centuries. It has a commanding yet refined sound, equally at home in boardrooms and playgrounds.
how popular is this name?
Dominic has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 138 years since 1885, and fell outside it for 3. It peaked at #68 in 2013, and ranked #106 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #106 |
| 2024 | #107 |
| 2023 | #106 |
| 2022 | #102 |
| 2021 | #99 |
| 2020 | #89 |
| 2019 | #85 |
| 2018 | #75 |
| 2017 | #74 |
| 2016 | #72 |
| 2013 | #68 |
| 2010 | #74 |
| 2000 | #118 |
| 1990 | #188 |
| 1980 | #232 |
| 1970 | #312 |
| 1960 | #376 |
| 1950 | #386 |
| 1940 | #373 |
| 1930 | #294 |
| 1920 | #234 |
| 1910 | #345 |
| 1900 | #680 |
| 1890 | #814 |
| 1885 | #836 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Dominic fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Dominic
The name is common among Roman Catholics, reflecting its association with St Dominic and the Dominican order he founded. The spelling Dominik is used across central and eastern Europe, and Dominick in the United States.
what are the nicknames and variants of Dominic?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Dominic?
- Dominic Cooper (English actor)
- Dominic Toretto (fictional character from the Fast & Furious franchise)
what names are similar to Dominic?
what names go well with Dominic?
Sibling names that share Dominic's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Dominic
What does the name Dominic mean?
Dominic means “belonging to the Lord”.
What is the origin of the name Dominic?
Dominic comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Dominik, Dominick and Domenico.
How popular is the name Dominic?
Dominic ranked #106 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2013, at #68, and it has spent 138 years in the top 1,000 since 1885.
Is Dominic a boy or girl name?
Dominic is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Dominic?
Dominic is pronounced DOM-ih-nik, with 3 syllables.
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