Domer
A masculine name derived from the Greek word "domos" meaning "house" or "residence".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Domer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Domer today is around 118 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Domer births was 1925 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Domer. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Domer is about 118 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Domers were born before 1918.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Domer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1925
6 babies that year
Average age
118
years old
1935 SSA rank
#3,797
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Domer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Domer from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 21 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Domer remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Domer by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Domer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Domers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Domer
The given name Domer has its origins in the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic peoples who inhabited Scandinavia and parts of northern Europe during the Viking Age, from around the 8th to the 11th centuries. It is derived from the Old Norse word "dómr," which means "judgment" or "decree."
In ancient Norse mythology, the concept of judgment played a significant role. The gods were believed to hold great power in determining the fate of mortals, and their judgments were revered. It is possible that the name Domer may have been given to individuals who were perceived as possessing wisdom, discernment, or the ability to make fair and just decisions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Domer can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical narratives and literary works from the medieval period. In the Njáls saga, written in the 13th century, a character named Domer is mentioned as a prominent farmer and landowner in Iceland.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Domer. One such person was Domer of Erstein (c. 1170 - 1237), a German nobleman and crusader who participated in the Fifth Crusade to the Holy Land in the early 13th century. Another was Domer Lescault (c. 1380 - 1445), a French theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris during the late medieval period.
In the 16th century, Domer Becker (1518 - 1598) was a German cartographer and surveyor who created some of the earliest detailed maps of the region now known as Bavaria. Later, in the 17th century, Domer van Twist (1635 - 1692) was a Dutch painter known for his portraits and genre scenes depicting everyday life in the Dutch Golden Age.
More recently, Domer Leibowitz (1857 - 1937) was a prominent rabbi and scholar in Lithuania, who authored several works on Jewish law and philosophy. His contemporary, Domer Peski (1861 - 1923), was a Polish businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Lodz.
While the name Domer has its roots in ancient Norse culture, it has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and nationalities throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and the diverse paths it has traveled.
People
Domer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Domer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Domer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Domer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Domer going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Domer a common name?
We classify Domer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 36 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Domer most popular?
The single biggest year for Domer was 1925, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Domer is about 118 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Domer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Domer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Domer in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Domer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Domer in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Domer can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Domer?
Want to know how many people have the name Domer? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.