Declining since 2004, #2,304 for boys today.
Popularity of Domenic since 1904
Babies named Domenic per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Domenic's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 42 |
| 1910s | 793 |
| 1920s | 1,181 |
| 1930s | 672 |
| 1940s | 642 |
| 1950s | 803 |
| 1960s | 764 |
| 1970s | 593 |
| 1980s | 720 |
| 1990s | 1,401 |
| 2000s | 1,876 |
| 2010s | 1,139 |
| 2020s | 440 |
Meaning & origin
Domenic, an Italian variant of Dominic, has roots in the Latin 'Dominicus', meaning 'of the Lord'. The name has been in use in the United States since at least 1904, with its peak year of popularity in 1912. After a period of decline, it saw a resurgence in the late 20th century but has been falling again since 2004. In 2025, it ranked 2304th overall, with about 1 in 28,468 boys given the name. Domenic is most commonly found in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, reflecting its strong Italian-American heritage. The name carries a classic, dignified feel, connected to the Dominican Order and Saint Dominic.
Domenic is an Italian variant of Dominic, which derives from the Latin 'Dominicus' meaning 'of the Lord'. The name was popularized by Saint Dominic (1170-1221), founder of the Dominican Order. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, often as an alternative spelling to the more common Dominic.
Where Domenic is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dom, Nicky
Sibling names for Domenic
Names that share Domenic's style, for a brother or sister.
