Dominga Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dominga is a Spanish name stemming from the Latin 'Dominica', meaning 'of the Lord'. It evolved through historical forms like Dominica and is often linked with Christian traditions. The name signifies a strong connection to faith and community, although it does not have specific biblical references. Dominga gained popularity within Catholic cultures and has variants like Domingo and Dominique. Today, it is perceived as traditional, emphasizing family and religious bonds.
The name Dominga is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dominga has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dominga' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 901st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 902nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1641st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3536th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6239th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9933rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6409th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dominga' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dominga"
Pronunciation
/dɔˈmɪŋɡə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Dominga is derived from the Latin name 'Dominica', which means 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord'. It is often associated with Sunday, the day dedicated to the Lord in Christian tradition.
Meaning
of the Lord
Language Evolution
Dominica (Latin), Dominga (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly among Catholic communities, due to its religious significance.
Variants & Derivatives
Domingo, Dominique, Domenica
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dominga is viewed as a traditional and cultural name, often associated with strong familial and religious ties.
Famous People
Dominga de la Cruz, a notable figure in early 20th-century literature., Dominga García, a prominent activist in women's rights.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dominga"
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 "Dominga"
"Dominga" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 901st of 9107 | 1,142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 902nd of 9204 | 1,189 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1641st of 12526 | 775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3536th of 19264 | 292 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6239th of 27321 | 202 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9933rd of 35406 | 160 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6409th of 30306 | 226 |
Regional Popularity of "Dominga" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
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| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dominga" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
22.91% 542nd/2366 |
49.74% 568th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
21.80% 513th/2353 |
62.12% 961st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
28.99% 827th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
47.21% 1661st/3518 |
87.17% 3525th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
58.55% 3041st/5194 |
74.56% 4710th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
66.40% 4530th/6822 |
84.00% 5272nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dominga"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dominga" 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.