Declining since 2004, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Domenick since 1902
Babies named Domenick per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Domenick's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 53 |
| 1910s | 518 |
| 1920s | 876 |
| 1930s | 489 |
| 1940s | 394 |
| 1950s | 440 |
| 1960s | 410 |
| 1970s | 306 |
| 1980s | 309 |
| 1990s | 473 |
| 2000s | 518 |
| 2010s | 308 |
| 2020s | 117 |
Meaning & origin
Domenick is a distinctly Italian-American spelling of the classic name Dominic. First recorded in the United States in 1902, it reached its highest usage in 1905, ranking in the top 5200 names in 2025. The name has been on a falling trajectory since 2004, with about 1 in 94,893 baby boys receiving it in the most recent year. Domenick has strong ties to New York, where it was most common, reflecting the Italian immigrant communities that popularized the name. Its meaning, "belonging to the Lord," connects it to a long Christian tradition, while the nicknames Dom and Nick offer everyday familiarity. Though less common than Dominic, Domenick carries a particular heritage that appeals to families wanting to honor Italian roots.
Domenick is an Italian variant of Dominic, which comes from the Latin name Dominicus meaning "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord." The name has strong Christian associations, particularly with Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican order. Domenick is a common Italian-American spelling that retains the original pronunciation.
Where Domenick 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, Nick, Mick
Sibling names for Domenick
Names that share Domenick's style, for a brother or sister.
