Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Dominic
BoyLatin· “of the Lord”
- Meaning
- of the Lord
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- DAH-muh-nihk
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #106
- US babies 2025
- 3,277
- Best rank
- #68 (2013)
- Peak year
- 2013
Meaning and origin of Dominic
Dominic is a Latin name that means “of the Lord”.
Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, meaning of the Lord, from dominus, lord. It was traditionally given to children born on a Sunday, the dies dominica or Lord's day. The name is closely tied to Saint Dominic, the thirteenth-century Spanish priest who founded the Dominican Order, and it has long been especially popular in Catholic families. Italian Domenico and Spanish Domingo are related forms. In English it feels traditional yet warm, with a crisp three-syllable rhythm. Dom and Nico are friendly nicknames, and Dominick is an alternative spelling.
Other spellings with the same sound: Dominick.
Popularity over time
Dominic first appears in US Social Security records in 1885. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 137 different years, starting in 1885. Its best national rank was #68 in 2013, the same year it reached its highest count of 6,336 babies. In 2025, 3,277 babies were named Dominic, and it ranked #106 nationally. That is 44% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #234 in 1920, #386 in 1950, #232 in 1980, #118 in 2000, #74 in 2010, and #106 in 2025. Of the 193,424 US boys named Dominic since records began, 29% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 48,114 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jace, Ayden, Colton, Blake, and Bentley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Dominic ranked highest in New Jersey, California, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #57 | 156 |
| California | #62 | 560 |
| Massachusetts | #73 | 89 |
| Connecticut | #75 | 48 |
| New York | #77 | 222 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Dominic is usually pronounced DAH-muh-nihk, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with D and ends in “-ic”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Dominick.
Middle names for Dominic
A few middle names that flow with Dominic: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dominic
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dominic mean?
Dominic is a Latin name that means “of the Lord”.
What is the origin of the name Dominic?
Dominic has Latin roots. Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, meaning of the Lord, from dominus, lord.
Is Dominic a popular name?
Yes. Dominic ranked #106 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Dominic a boy or girl name?
Dominic is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Dominic?
Dominic is usually pronounced DAH-muh-nihk. 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