Holding steady.
Popularity of Domonik since 1992
Babies named Domonik per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Domonik's real moment was 2015.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Domonik is a modern respelling of the classic name Dominic, first appearing on U.S. birth records in 1992. It has never been a common choice, with its peak usage occurring in 2015, though even then it was given to fewer than 10 boys. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning it persists at a very low frequency year after year. Unlike the more familiar Dominic, which has consistently ranked in the top 100 for boys since the 2000s, Domonik remains a niche alternative for parents seeking a distinctive spelling. It has no top state concentration, as its rarity makes regional patterns negligible. The name's etymology ties back to the Latin word for 'Lord', but its phonetic spelling reflects a modern, individualized approach to naming.
Domonik is a modern respelling of the traditional name Dominic, which derives from the Latin 'Dominicus' meaning 'of the Lord'. The spelling with 'k' and 'o' instead of 'i' is a contemporary variation, likely influenced by phonetic spelling and stylistic preferences. This form has been recorded in the United States since the early 1990s but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dom, Niko, Dommy
Sibling names for Domonik
Names that share Domonik's style, for a brother or sister.
