Domenic Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Domenic has its origins in the Latin name 'Dominicus', meaning 'belonging to the Lord'. It evolved through forms such as Dominicus and Domenicus before becoming Domenic. The name is linked to the Christian Saint Dominic and gained popularity in the Middle Ages. It is currently perceived as a classic name with Italian roots, and notable figures include Domenic Cummings and Domenic Thiem.
The name Domenic is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Domenic has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Domenic' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 589th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 771st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 837th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1018th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1031st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 994th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1752nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Domenic' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Domenic"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɒmənɪk/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Domenic is derived from the Latin name 'Dominicus', which means 'belonging to the Lord'.
Meaning
belonging to the Lord
Language Evolution
Dominicus, Domenicus, Domenic
Historical Usage
Domenic became popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian communities due to its association with Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order.
Variants & Derivatives
Dominic, Domenico, Domenica
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Domenic is viewed as a classic and strong name, often associated with Italian heritage.
Famous People
Domenic Cummings, Domenic Thiem
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Domenic"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Domenic"
"Domenic" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 589th of 7545 | 1,826 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 771st of 6773 | 1,204 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 837th of 7552 | 1,517 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1018th of 10718 | 1,015 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1031st of 16616 | 1,552 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 994th of 24088 | 2,803 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1752nd of 23106 | 1,089 |
Regional Popularity of "Domenic" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
57.56% 815th/1416 |
16.03% 221st/1379 |
- | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
57.76% 893rd/1546 |
18.32% 285th/1556 |
- | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.09% 1071st/2227 |
14.44% 351st/2430 |
- |
39.21% 1088th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
41.23% 1211th/2937 |
13.98% 487th/3483 |
- |
34.92% 1412th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.64% 1129th/3685 |
11.04% 494th/4475 |
39.43% 2048th/5194 |
19.03% 1202nd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.43% 1165th/4582 |
8.42% 435th/5164 |
23.79% 1740th/7313 |
16.51% 1232nd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
59.66% 2377th/3984 |
16.07% 721st/4487 |
39.67% 2706th/6822 |
34.59% 2171st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Domenic" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Domenic"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Domenic" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.