gender neutral
Dominic
belonging to the Lord
About Dominic
Dominic strikes an ideal balance between strong and sophisticated, combining robust phonetics with refined elegance. The name carries a heritage of scholars, artists, and leaders while never feeling antiquated or overly religious despite its connections to Saint Dominic. Contemporary parents are rediscovering this gem for its versatility—it transitions seamlessly from playground to boardroom, from childhood to distinguished elderhood. Dominic offers multiple nickname options including Dom, Nic, or Nick, allowing your son to shape his identity as he grows. The name projects confidence and capability without arrogance, suggesting someone both intelligent and approachable. In multicultural settings, Dominic transcends linguistic barriers, recognized and easily pronounced across numerous languages and cultures. The strong opening and soft ending create a pleasing rhythm that prevents the name from sounding either too harsh or too delicate. For parents seeking a name with gravitas that won't burden a child, Dominic delivers perfectly, feeling substantial enough for a Supreme Court Justice yet friendly enough for a kindergarten teacher.
Popularity of the Name Dominic
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | #859 | ||||
| 1887 | #968 | ||||
| 1890 | #828 | ||||
| 1891 | #870 | ||||
| 1892 | #698 | ||||
| 1894 | #981 | ||||
| 1895 | #703 | ||||
| 1896 | #558 | ||||
| 1897 | #558 | ||||
| 1898 | #757 | ||||
| 1899 | #732 | ||||
| 1900 | #684 | ||||
| 1901 | #569 | ||||
| 1902 | #416 | ||||
| 1903 | #453 | ||||
| 1904 | #419 | ||||
| 1905 | #394 | ||||
| 1906 | #380 | ||||
| 1907 | #390 | ||||
| 1908 | #314 | ||||
| 1909 | #312 | ||||
| 1910 | #348 | ||||
| 1911 | #232 | ||||
| 1912 | #238 | ||||
| 1913 | #233 | ||||
| 1914 | #219 | ||||
| 1915 | #220 | ||||
| 1916 | #207 | ||||
| 1917 | #219 | ||||
| 1918 | #227 | ||||
| 1919 | #226 | ||||
| 1920 | #234 | ||||
| 1921 | #237 | ||||
| 1922 | #245 | ||||
| 1923 | #226 | ||||
| 1924 | #258 | ||||
| 1925 | #242 | ||||
| 1926 | #264 | ||||
| 1927 | #275 | ||||
| 1928 | #290 | ||||
| 1929 | #279 | ||||
| 1930 | #294 | ||||
| 1931 | #285 | ||||
| 1932 | #308 | ||||
| 1933 | #324 | ||||
| 1934 | #353 | ||||
| 1935 | #320 | ||||
| 1936 | #338 | ||||
| 1937 | #337 | ||||
| 1938 | #370 | ||||
| 1939 | #355 | ||||
| 1940 | #373 | ||||
| 1941 | #365 | ||||
| 1942 | #349 | ||||
| 1943 | #374 | ||||
| 1944 | #395 | ||||
| 1945 | #394 | ||||
| 1946 | #380 | ||||
| 1947 | #407 | ||||
| 1948 | #384 | ||||
| 1949 | #383 | ||||
| 1950 | #385 | ||||
| 1951 | #372 | ||||
| 1952 | #402 | ||||
| 1953 | #363 | ||||
| 1954 | #374 | ||||
| 1955 | #369 | ||||
| 1956 | #377 | ||||
| 1957 | #367 | ||||
| 1958 | #374 | ||||
| 1959 | #377 | ||||
| 1960 | #376 | ||||
| 1961 | #376 | ||||
| 1962 | #387 | #239 | |||
| 1963 | #345 | #241 | |||
| 1964 | #323 | #249 | #84 | ||
| 1965 | #340 | #198 | #96 | ||
| 1966 | #344 | #225 | #97 | ||
| 1967 | #322 | #223 | #105 | ||
| 1968 | #327 | #198 | #110 | ||
| 1969 | #310 | #191 | #106 | ||
| 1970 | #312 | #190 | #115 | ||
| 1971 | #321 | #223 | #113 | ||
| 1972 | #315 | #239 | #132 | ||
| 1973 | #287 | #181 | #128 | ||
| 1974 | #290 | #185 | #123 | ||
| 1975 | #284 | #221 | #127 | ||
| 1976 | #260 | #183 | #151 | ||
| 1977 | #212 | #187 | #128 | ||
| 1978 | #221 | #211 | #149 | ||
| 1979 | #221 | #244 | #164 | ||
| 1980 | #232 | #228 | #153 | ||
| 1981 | #231 | #214 | #137 | ||
| 1982 | #223 | #254 | #134 | ||
| 1983 | #216 | #203 | #144 | ||
| 1984 | #195 | #196 | #149 | ||
| 1985 | #187 | #162 | #144 | ||
| 1986 | #187 | #180 | #150 | ||
| 1987 | #196 | #206 | #154 | ||
| 1988 | #195 | #122 | #161 | ||
| 1989 | #198 | #130 | #160 | ||
| 1990 | #188 | #228 | #157 | ||
| 1991 | #164 | #161 | #196 | #107 | |
| 1992 | #137 | #132 | #170 | #100 | |
| 1993 | #133 | #138 | #165 | #109 | |
| 1994 | #128 | #113 | #200 | #95 | |
| 1995 | #138 | #124 | #143 | #112 | |
| 1996 | #135 | #129 | #150 | #121 | |
| 1997 | #129 | #56 | #103 | #163 | #128 |
| 1998 | #120 | #58 | #101 | #216 | #130 |
| 1999 | #118 | #63 | #101 | #160 | #138 |
| 2000 | #118 | #66 | #83 | #255 | #151 |
| 2001 | #106 | #74 | #80 | #186 | #134 |
| 2002 | #83 | #83 | #66 | #255 | #114 |
| 2003 | #81 | #80 | #68 | #162 | #98 |
| 2004 | #91 | #87 | #88 | #205 | #99 |
| 2005 | #85 | #92 | #96 | #191 | #95 |
| 2006 | #85 | #96 | #83 | #180 | #85 |
| 2007 | #85 | #101 | #84 | #243 | #96 |
| 2008 | #93 | #111 | #84 | #238 | #95 |
| 2009 | #81 | #117 | #104 | #224 | #85 |
| 2010 | #74 | #130 | #84 | #221 | #104 |
| 2011 | #77 | #126 | #112 | #193 | #90 |
| 2012 | #70 | #122 | #84 | #234 | #60 |
| 2013 | #68 | #114 | #99 | #238 | #75 |
| 2014 | #69 | #119 | #106 | #209 | #77 |
| 2015 | #68 | #109 | #109 | #202 | #69 |
| 2016 | #72 | #116 | #136 | #142 | #76 |
| 2017 | #74 | #120 | #132 | #131 | #78 |
| 2018 | #75 | #104 | #142 | #150 | #86 |
| 2019 | #85 | #115 | #180 | #210 | #109 |
| 2020 | #89 | #117 | #252 | #168 | #111 |
| 2021 | #99 | #124 | #212 | #142 | #109 |
| 2022 | #102 | #129 | #328 | #170 | #112 |
| 2023 | #106 | #149 | #310 | #249 | #118 |
| 2024 | #107 | #171 | #343 | #240 | #137 |
| 2025 | #106 | #214 | #273 | #154 | #154 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Dominic
Names Similar to Dominic
Nicknames for Dominic
- Dom
- Nic
- Nick
- Nicky
Famous People Named Dominic
| Dominic Cooper | British actor |
| Dominic Monaghan | English actor |
| Dominic West | British actor |
| Dominic Purcell | British-Australian actor |
| Dominic Thiem | Austrian professional tennis player |
| Dominic Raab | British politician |
| Dominic Howard | English musician, drummer for Muse |
| Dominic Sherwood | British actor |
| Dominic Chianese | American actor |
| Dominic Fumusa | American actor |
| Dominic Keating | English actor |
| Dominic Zamprogna | Canadian actor |
| Dominic Oduro | Ghanaian professional soccer player |
| Dominic Cork | English cricketer |
| Dominic Scott Kay | American actor |
| Dominic Rains | Iranian-American actor |
| Dominic Lawson | British journalist |
| Dominic Deegan | webcomic character |
Characters Named Dominic
| Dominic Cobb | character from the movie "Inception" |