Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dominic has its roots in Latin, meaning 'belonging to the Lord'. It evolved from 'Dominicus' in Latin to 'Dominic' in Modern English. The name is associated with strength and tradition, and while it has no direct biblical background, it is linked to the influential figure of Saint Dominic. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages and remains widely used today.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈdɒmɪnɪk/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Dominic derives from the Latin 'Dominicus', meaning 'belonging to the Lord'. It was originally used as a given name in honor of Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order.
Meaning
belonging to the Lord
Language Evolution
Dominicus (Latin), Dominic (Old French), Dominic (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly due to the influence of Saint Dominic in the 13th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Dominique (French), Domingo (Spanish), Domenico (Italian), Domenic (English)
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Dominic is perceived as a strong and classic name, commonly used in various cultures around the world.
Famous People
Saint Dominic (founder of the Order of Preachers), Dominic West (English actor), Dominic Cooper (English actor), Dominic Thiem (Austrian tennis player)
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 6,351 peak births in 2013
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in New Mexico
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 247th of 7545 | 7,997 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 335th of 6773 | 5,188 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 377th of 7552 | 7,341 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 284th of 10718 | 11,224 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 172nd of 16616 | 27,787 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 91st of 24088 | 74,161 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 79th of 23106 | 56,298 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7086th of 9107 | 16 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11514th of 12526 | 8 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4505th of 19264 | 202 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2972nd of 27321 | 576 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6141st of 35406 | 315 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9672nd of 30306 | 125 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
17.51% 248th/1416 |
8.05% 111th/1379 |
47.76% 1130th/2366 |
26.97% 308th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
19.34% 299th/1546 |
9.38% 146th/1556 |
64.56% 1519th/2353 |
30.90% 478th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
15.18% 338th/2227 |
8.68% 211th/2430 |
30.21% 862nd/2853 |
15.68% 435th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.65% 254th/2937 |
6.43% 224th/3483 |
12.31% 433rd/3518 |
5.96% 241st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
4.10% 151st/3685 |
3.02% 135th/4475 |
4.47% 232nd/5194 |
2.42% 153rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.59% 73rd/4582 |
1.45% 75th/5164 |
1.78% 130th/7313 |
1.10% 82nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
1.86% 74th/3984 |
1.38% 62nd/4487 |
1.57% 107th/6822 |
1.00% 63rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - 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) |
- | - |
83.12% 2924th/3518 |
71.44% 2889th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
82.01% 3022nd/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
50.42% 2619th/5194 |
48.80% 3083rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
58.73% 4295th/7313 |
63.94% 4772nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in New Mexico across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 247th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 335th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 377th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 284th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 172nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 91st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 79th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7086th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11514th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4505th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2972nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6141st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9672nd out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.