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Domingo
BoySpanish, Latin· “Sunday; belonging to the Lord”
- Meaning
- Sunday; belonging to the Lord
- Origin
- Spanish, Latin
- Pronunciation
- doh-MEENG-goh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,025
- US babies 2025
- 74
- Best rank
- #460 (1944)
- Peak year
- 1946
Meaning and origin of Domingo
Domingo is a Spanish and Latin name that means “Sunday; belonging to the Lord”.
Domingo is a Spanish name meaning "Sunday," from the Latin dominicus, "belonging to the Lord." It was traditionally given to boys born on a Sunday and also honors Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order, whose Spanish name is Santo Domingo. The name gave its name to the capital of the Dominican Republic. The tenor Plácido Domingo carries it as a surname. It is said doh-MEENG-goh. Domingo feels traditional and warm, and Mingo is a classic pet form.
Popularity over time
Domingo first appears in US Social Security records in 1882. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 94 different years, starting in 1882. Its best national rank was #460 in 1944, and the most babies received it in 1946, when 190 were named Domingo. In 2025, 74 babies were named Domingo, and it ranked #2,025 nationally. That is 30% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #552 in 1920, #535 in 1950, #715 in 1980, #1,353 in 2000, #2,020 in 2010, and #2,025 in 2025. Of the 14,374 US boys named Domingo since records began, 11% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1940s come next, with 1,591 babies. Since 2010, 1,164 more have been named Domingo.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dickie, Fredric, Woody, Garold, and Dennie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Domingo ranked highest in Nebraska, Alabama, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | #452 | 5 |
| Alabama | #702 | 6 |
| Florida | #1283 | 9 |
| California | #1529 | 11 |
| Texas | #1683 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Domingo is usually pronounced doh-MEENG-goh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with D and ends in “-go”.
Middle names for Domingo
A few middle names that flow with Domingo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Domingo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Domingo mean?
Domingo is a Spanish and Latin name that means “Sunday; belonging to the Lord”.
What is the origin of the name Domingo?
Domingo has Spanish and Latin roots. Domingo is a Spanish name meaning "Sunday," from the Latin dominicus, "belonging to the Lord." It was traditionally given to boys born on a Sunday and also honors Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order, whose Spanish name is Santo Domingo.
Is Domingo a popular name?
Not especially. Domingo ranked #2,025 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Domingo a boy or girl name?
Domingo is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Domingo?
Domingo is usually pronounced doh-MEENG-goh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings