Dominic
Latin boy's name meaning “of the Lord”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- of the Lord
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #107
- Born in 2023
- 3,412
Meaning & origin
Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, 'belonging to the Lord', traditionally given to children born on a Sunday.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Dominic ranked #107 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,412 US boys were given the name Dominic.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #68 in 2013
“Unranked” means Dominic was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Dom, Nic
Dominic: frequently asked questions
What does the name Dominic mean?
Dominic is a Latin name meaning "of the Lord". Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, 'belonging to the Lord', traditionally given to children born on a Sunday.
Where does the name Dominic come from?
Dominic is of Latin origin. Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, 'belonging to the Lord', traditionally given to children born on a Sunday.
Is Dominic a boy or a girl name?
Dominic is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Dominic?
In 2023, 3,412 US boys were given the name Dominic.
Is Dominic a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Dominic ranked #107 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Dominic?
Common nicknames for Dominic include Dom, Nic.