Domenico
How to say it: doh-MEN-ih-koh · /doʊˈmɛnɪkoʊ/
Italian form of Latin 'Dominicus' meaning 'belonging to the Lord' - classic saint's name in Italy.
Domenico was the 1,907th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 56 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are down about 6% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,018 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,907 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 56 |
| Share of births | 1 in 59,202 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | −6% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,018 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Domenico peaked in the 1910s, nearly vanished by the 1940s, and has come back.
What goes with it
Parents who love Domenico also love
Nicknames
- Dom
- Nico
Honouring a Domenico in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Domenico is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian.
Famous people named Domenico
- Domenico Ghirlandaio (1448–1494)Italian Renaissance painter from Florence
- Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757)Italian composer, son of Alessandro Scarlatti
- Domenico Berardi (born 1994)Italian association football player
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