Domenico Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Domenico has its origins in the Italian language, derived from the Latin 'Dominicus', meaning 'of the Lord'. The name has evolved through historical forms and reflects a strong Christian influence. It carries traits of tradition and reverence, with no direct biblical references. Domenico became popular in medieval Italy, partly due to the legacy of Saint Dominic, and remains a well-regarded name today, associated with notable figures in music and fashion.
The name Domenico is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Domenico 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, 'Domenico' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1421st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2923rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2260th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1206th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1796th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2136th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2421st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Domenico' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Domenico"
Pronunciation
/doʊˈmɛnɪkoʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Domenico is derived from the Latin name 'Dominicus', which means 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God'. It is associated with the Christian tradition, particularly Saint Dominic.
Meaning
of the Lord
Language Evolution
Dominicus, Domenico
Historical Usage
Domenico has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages and gained popularity due to the influence of Saint Dominic and various saints bearing the name.
Variants & Derivatives
Domenica, Dom, Domino
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Domenico is viewed as a traditional and classic name in Italy, often associated with religious and cultural heritage.
Famous People
Domenico Modugno, Domenico Dolce
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Domenico"
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 "Domenico"
"Domenico" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1421st of 7545 | 421 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2923rd of 6773 | 124 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2260th of 7552 | 246 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1206th of 10718 | 757 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1796th of 16616 | 651 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2136th of 24088 | 910 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2421st of 23106 | 664 |
Regional Popularity of "Domenico" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
39.88% 550th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
62.85% 978th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
38.85% 944th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.21% 1093rd/2937 |
16.28% 567th/3483 |
- |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
43.18% 1591st/3685 |
17.36% 777th/4475 |
- |
41.36% 2613th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.78% 1960th/4582 |
19.13% 988th/5164 |
49.49% 3619th/7313 |
28.05% 2093rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
56.58% 2254th/3984 |
27.93% 1253rd/4487 |
56.49% 3854th/6822 |
37.59% 2359th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Domenico" 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 "Domenico"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Domenico" 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.