A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Domingo since 1882
Babies named Domingo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1946, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Domingo's real moment was 1928.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 101 |
| 1910s | 655 |
| 1920s | 1,392 |
| 1930s | 1,227 |
| 1940s | 1,591 |
| 1950s | 1,634 |
| 1960s | 1,555 |
| 1970s | 1,567 |
| 1980s | 1,327 |
| 1990s | 1,200 |
| 2000s | 934 |
| 2010s | 666 |
| 2020s | 498 |
Meaning & origin
Domingo is a Spanish name with a strong religious heritage. First recorded in U.S. data in 1882, it reached its peak popularity in 1928 at rank 2020, then declined for decades. Since 2015, however, it has been rising again, reflecting a renewed interest in classic Spanish names. The name has a 1-in-23,082 occurrence rate in 2025. Geographically, it is most popular in Nebraska, Alabama, and Florida.
Domingo is the Spanish form of the Latin name Dominicus, meaning "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord." It has been used in Spain since the Middle Ages, often given to boys born on a Sunday. The name spread through Spanish colonization to Latin America and the Philippines.
Where Domingo 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, Mingo, Domi
Sibling names for Domingo
Names that share Domingo's style, for a brother or sister.
