Holding steady.
Popularity of Dominie since 1962
Babies named Dominie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dominie is an extremely rare name that has never cracked the top 1,000 in U.S. records. First recorded in 1962, it reached its peak year of use in 1982, when approximately a handful of boys received the name. In the latest year tracked by the Social Security Administration, 2025, the name's trajectory is stable but still vanishingly uncommon, with no recorded births in most states. Dominie is likely a variant of Dominy, a name with Latin roots tied to 'Dominicus', meaning 'of the Lord'. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, almost literary feel, though it remains outside mainstream popularity. Parents drawn to Dominie may appreciate its soft ending and connection to the more familiar Dominic.
Dominie is likely a variant of Dominy, itself a diminutive or feminine form of Dominic, which derives from the Latin 'Dominicus' meaning 'of the Lord'. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, often as a given name for boys. It remains rare and is sometimes encountered as a surname.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dom, Dommy
Sibling names for Dominie
Names that share Dominie's style, for a brother or sister.
