Dominic
How to say it: DOM-ih-nik · /ˈdɑmɪnɪk/
From Latin 'Dominicus', meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of the Lord'; associated with Saint Dominic.
Dominic was the 93rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,277 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 46% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #128 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #93 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,277 |
| Share of births | 1 in 825 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −46% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #128 |
| In France, 2025 | #813 among boys’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Close to its high in the 2010s, Dominic remains well used after easing from the top. A slight slip looks likely in the years ahead.
What goes with it
Strong in sound with soft currents beneath crisp consonants and an ease that travels well. Sebastian shares its style and makes a fine match.
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Nicknames
- Dom
- Nic
- Nicky
- Dominick
Honouring a Dominic in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dominic is about 1 in 35.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #813 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #205. Ireland: #159.
Famous people named Dominic
- Dominic Monaghan (born 1976)German-born British actor
- Dominic Purcell (born 1970)Actor
- Dominic Raab (born 1974)British politician
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