Holding steady.
Popularity of Domnick since 1914
Babies named Domnick per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Domnick's real moment was 1917.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 77 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Domnick is a phonetic variant of Dominic, a classic name with a strong religious heritage. While the standard spelling Dominic has enjoyed periodic popularity, Domnick itself has remained exceptionally rare. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1914 and peaked in 1917, but it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. In fact, in the most recent recorded year (2025), its rarity was such that the one-in-N figure was unavailable, reflecting fewer than 5 births. The name's trajectory is classified as stable, meaning it has consistently been used at a very low frequency without significant declines or surges. Domnick does not appear in the top states data, suggesting its usage is geographically scattered. Given its obscurity, parents who choose Domnick are likely drawn to the familiar root name's meaning combined with a distinctive spelling.
Domnick is a variant spelling of Dominic, which ultimately derives from the Late Latin name Dominicus meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord.' The name was popularized by Saint Dominic, the 13th-century founder of the Dominican Order. The Domnick spelling emerged in English-speaking countries as a phonetic variant, possibly influenced by the spelling of similar names like Domnick.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dom, Nick, Nicky
Sibling names for Domnick
Names that share Domnick's style, for a brother or sister.
