Declining since 2021, #2,421 for boys today.
Popularity of Domenico since 1906
Babies named Domenico per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1974, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Domenico's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 241 |
| 1920s | 195 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 97 |
| 1960s | 322 |
| 1970s | 507 |
| 1980s | 376 |
| 1990s | 491 |
| 2000s | 575 |
| 2010s | 559 |
| 2020s | 335 |
Meaning & origin
Domenico is a classic Italian name with deep religious roots, deriving from the Latin Dominicus, meaning 'of the Lord'. In the United States, it has been in use since at least 1906, peaking in popularity that very year. However, its usage has declined significantly, with a trajectory showing a falling trend since 2021. In 2025, it ranked 2,421st with an incidence of about 1 in 30,501 births. The name has historically been most common in states with large Italian-American populations, such as New Jersey, New York, and California. Despite its current low frequency, Domenico remains a strong cultural identifier for families of Italian heritage.
Domenico is the Italian form of the Latin name Dominicus, derived from 'Dominus' meaning 'Lord' or 'master'. The name was traditionally given to children born on a Sunday, the Lord's day. It has been used throughout Christian Europe since the Middle Ages, with notable popularity in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.
Where Domenico is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mimmo, Nico, Domo
Sibling names for Domenico
Names that share Domenico's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Alessandra, Giovanna, Francesca, Maria, Lucia, Antonetta, Lauretta, Fontella, Leonarda, Tomasina, Diamantina, Marialena, Marzella, Monetta, Nicolena, Palmina
Brothers: Antonio, Giovanni, Francesco, Matteo, Lorenzo, Benigno, Bernardino, Celestino, Constantino, Donato, Sabino, Agostino, Augustino, Benedetto, Fortino, Primitivo, Savino, Alphonsa, Antiono, Serafino, Epimenio, Filomeno, Galdino
