Declining since 2012, #984 for boys today.
Popularity of Dominik since 1916
Babies named Dominik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 202 |
| 1990s | 1,143 |
| 2000s | 3,581 |
| 2010s | 3,920 |
| 2020s | 1,334 |
Meaning & origin
Dominik is the Polish, German, and Slavic spelling of the classic name Dominic, derived from the Latin Dominicus meaning 'of the Lord'. Since its first recorded use in the United States in 1916, Dominik has maintained a modest but steady presence. Its popularity peaked in 2012, after which it has been gradually declining in use. In 2025, it ranked 984th, with approximately 1 in 7,362 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is most commonly found in the states of Nevada, Illinois, and Michigan, reflecting its appeal in communities with strong Central or Eastern European heritage. While less common than its English counterpart Dominic, Dominik offers a distinctive yet familiar alternative with a rich religious and cultural history.
Dominik is the Polish, German, and Slavic form of Dominic, derived from the Latin 'Dominicus' meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of the Lord'. The name was borne by Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order, and has been used across Christian Europe since the Middle Ages. Its spelling variants reflect regional adaptations, with Dominik being standard in many Central and Eastern European countries.
Where Dominik 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.
“Dominik” around the world
Where Dominik lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dom, Niko, Domi
Sibling names for Dominik
Names that share Dominik's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Dominik
Names whose popularity has moved with Dominik's over the last 50 years.
