Dominicc
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "of the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Dominicc. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dominicc today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dominicc births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dominicc. 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 Dominicc. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,164
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Dominicc: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dominicc from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dominicc 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 Dominicc 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 Dominicc
The name Dominicc has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "Dominicus," which means "belonging to the Lord" or "of the Lord." This name was initially given to children born on Sundays, as Sunday was considered the Lord's day in Christian tradition.
In the early centuries of Christianity, Dominicc became a popular name among Roman Christians, particularly in regions where Latin was widely spoken, such as Italy, Spain, and parts of France. The name was often associated with religious devotion and a commitment to the Christian faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dominicc can be found in the 6th century, when a Benedictine monk known as Dominic of Silos (c. 1000-1073) became renowned for his piety and miracles. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and is considered the patron saint of pregnant women and newborn babies.
Another notable figure bearing the name Dominicc was Domingo de Guzmán (c. 1170-1221), a Spanish priest who founded the Dominican Order, a Catholic religious order dedicated to preaching and teaching. He is better known as Saint Dominic, and his order played a significant role in the spread of Christianity throughout Europe during the Middle Ages.
In the 13th century, Dominicc became a popular name across Europe, particularly in Italy, where the famous painter and architect Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449-1494) was born. His frescoes adorned many churches and chapels in Florence, and he is regarded as one of the most influential artists of the Italian Renaissance.
During the Renaissance period, Dominicc also gained popularity in other parts of Europe. One notable figure was the Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757), who is considered one of the most influential composers of the Baroque era. His keyboard sonatas are celebrated as masterpieces of the genre.
Another renowned individual with the name Dominicc was the French painter Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), known for his Neoclassical style and iconic works such as "The Grande Odalisque" and "La Source." His paintings are celebrated for their technical mastery and attention to detail.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Dominicc, a name with deep roots in the Latin language and Christian tradition, reflecting a sense of devotion and connection to the divine.
People
Dominicc + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dominicc as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dominicc: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dominicc?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dominicc 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Dominicc a common name?
We classify Dominicc as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dominicc most popular?
The single biggest year for Dominicc was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dominicc is about 17 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 Dominicc in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dominicc a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dominicc 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 Dominicc still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dominicc 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 Dominicc 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 Dominicc?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.