Declining since 2003, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Domonic since 1914
Babies named Domonic per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 60 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 116 |
| 1970s | 291 |
| 1980s | 460 |
| 1990s | 647 |
| 2000s | 804 |
| 2010s | 429 |
| 2020s | 123 |
Meaning & origin
Domonic, a variant spelling of Dominic, first entered U.S. records in 1914 but saw its greatest usage during the 2000s, peaking in 2004. Since 2003, its popularity has been steadily declining, dropping to rank 5,208 in 2025, with roughly 1 in 94,893 boys receiving the name. The variant is most frequently found in Texas, reflecting a regional preference for the respelling. The name carries the same Latin-rooted heritage as Dominic, offering a slightly more modern visual style while retaining the familiar nickname 'Dom'.
Domonic is a variant spelling of Dominic, which comes from the Latin name Dominicus meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord'. The name was traditionally given to boys born on a Sunday (the Lord's day) and was popularized by Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican order. The spelling 'Domonic' is a modern respelling that emerged in the United States, likely influenced by phonetic simplification.
Where Domonic is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dom, Nicky
Sibling names for Domonic
Names that share Domonic's style, for a brother or sister.
