Dominic: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced DAH-mih-nik · 3 syllables
Dominic means “of the Lord”, from Latin.
From Late Latin Dominicus, derived from Dominus (“Lord”).
- Meaning
- of the Lord
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- DAH-mih-nik
- US rank (2025)
- #106
- US babies a year
- about 4,018 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Classic
How popular is Dominic?
Dominic was the #106 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,282 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #106 |
| England & Wales | #112 |
| Scotland | #164 |
| Northern Ireland | #180 |
| Ireland | #154 |
| France | #910 |
| Canada | #147 |
| Australia | #142 |
How old are people named Dominic?
Half of US adults named Dominic are older than 29; most are between 19 and 70. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Dominic
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Dominic have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Dominic
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Myles
- Roman
- Emilio
- Luciano
- Julian
- Nicolas
- Giacomo
- Fabian
- Vladimir
- Samson
- Matias
- Domenico
- Quinton
- Quentin
- Sebastian
- Donovan
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Questions about Dominic
What does the name Dominic mean?
Dominic means “of the Lord”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Dominic?
Dominic is pronounced DAH-mih-nik.
How popular is the name Dominic?
Dominic was the #106 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,282 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Dominic?
Half of US adults named Dominic are older than 29. Most are between 19 and 70.