Domico
A masculine Italian name derived from "Dominicus" meaning "belonging to the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Domico. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Domico today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Domico births was 1990 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Domico. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Domico. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1990
6 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#7,420
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Domico: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Domico 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 Domico during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Domico
The name Domico has its roots in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "domicus," which means "of the household" or "domestic." This suggests that the name was originally given to individuals who worked within the household or had responsibilities related to domestic affairs.
One of the earliest known references to the name Domico can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. In his historical accounts, he mentioned a Roman soldier named Domico who fought bravely during the Punic Wars against Carthage in the 3rd century BC.
During the Middle Ages, the name Domico was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in some monastic records and religious texts. One notable individual was Domico of Spoleto, an Italian monk who lived in the 9th century AD and was known for his scholarly works on religious philosophy.
As the Renaissance period dawned in Europe, the name Domico gained some popularity among the aristocratic classes. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Domico Genovese, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived from 1457 to 1520. He was renowned for his intricate works of art, many of which can still be found in churches and museums across Italy.
In the 17th century, a Portuguese explorer named Domico Fernandes embarked on several voyages to the New World, contributing to the mapping and exploration of the South American continent. His expeditions took place between 1620 and 1645, and he is credited with discovering several new regions and establishing trade routes.
Another notable figure with the name Domico was Domico Vásquez, a Spanish composer and musician who lived from 1678 to 1744. He was a prominent figure in the Baroque music scene and composed numerous works for the church and royal court of Spain during his lifetime.
While the name Domico has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a part of historical records and serves as a reminder of the diverse cultural influences that have shaped our understanding of names and their origins.
People
Domico + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Domico 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
Domico: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Domico?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Domico 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Domico a common name?
We classify Domico as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Domico most popular?
The single biggest year for Domico was 1990, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Domico is about 35 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 Domico in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Domico a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Domico 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 Domico still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Domico 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 Domico 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 Americans are named Domico?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Domico at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.