Declining since 1986, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Dominica since 1909
Babies named Dominica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 167 |
| 1920s | 194 |
| 1930s | 113 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 188 |
| 1970s | 292 |
| 1980s | 451 |
| 1990s | 392 |
| 2000s | 230 |
| 2010s | 153 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Dominica is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'belonging to the Lord,' and serves as the female counterpart to Dominic. Despite being first recorded in the United States in 1909, the name saw its peak popularity in 1979, a time when many traditional Latin-derived names were in vogue. Since 1986, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting broader trends toward shorter or more modern-sounding names. As of 2025, Dominica is a rare choice, occurring in approximately 1 in every 267,878 births. While it has not been strongly associated with any particular state, it carries a distinct European elegance and religious resonance.
Dominica is the feminine form of the Latin name Dominicus, meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord.' It is the name of the Caribbean island nation and has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, particularly among Catholics, since the 19th century. Its usage peaked in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nica, Dom, Mickey
Sibling names for Dominica
Names that share Dominica's style, for a brother or sister.
