Domini
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "belonging to God".
Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Domini. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Domini today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Domini births was 1982 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Domini. 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.
People living today
149
~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans
Peak year
1982
18 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2018 SSA rank
#16,339
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Domini: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Domini from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 86 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Domini 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 Domini during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Domini
The name Domini finds its roots in Latin, originating from the word "dominus," which translates to "lord" or "master." This name has a strong association with Christianity and the Catholic Church, where it is often used as a reference to God or Jesus Christ, the "Lord" or "Master" of the faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Domini can be found in the Bible, specifically in the Lord's Prayer, where the phrase "Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in cælo et in terra" translates to "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." This prayer, also known as the "Pater Noster," has been a central part of Christian liturgy and worship for centuries.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Domini was used by various religious figures and saints. One notable example is Domini Calderini, an Italian humanist and scholar who lived from 1446 to 1478. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his work on the texts of ancient Roman authors.
Another historical figure who bore the name Domini was Domini de Courtenay, a 13th-century nobleman and Latin Emperor of Constantinople. He reigned from 1216 to 1219 during the period of the Latin Empire, established after the Fourth Crusade.
During the Renaissance, the name Domini was associated with several influential artists and intellectuals. One such figure was Domini Ghirlandaio, an Italian Renaissance painter who lived from 1449 to 1494. He is best known for his fresco cycles in the Sistine Chapel and the Church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence.
In more recent times, the name Domini has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions. Domini Castellano, an American author and professor of Italian literature, was born in 1939 and is known for her contributions to the study of Italian culture and language.
It's important to note that while the name Domini has historical and religious significance, its usage as a given name may vary across different cultures and regions. However, its Latin origins and association with concepts of lordship and mastery have endured throughout history, lending a sense of gravitas and reverence to those who bear this name.
People
Domini + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Domini 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
Domini: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Domini?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Domini 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 2,300,365 US residents.
Is Domini a common name?
We classify Domini as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 162 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Domini most popular?
The single biggest year for Domini was 1982, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Domini is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Domini a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Domini in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.