Dominio
A masculine name derived from Latin meaning "dominion" or "authority".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dominio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dominio today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dominio births was 1983 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dominio. 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 Dominio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1983
5 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1983 SSA rank
#6,505
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Dominio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dominio 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 Dominio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dominio
The name Dominio has its origins in the Latin language. It is derived from the word "dominium," which means "dominion" or "rule." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were associated with power, authority, or leadership roles.
In ancient Rome, the concept of "dominium" was closely tied to property ownership and legal rights. It referred to the absolute ownership and control over a piece of land or property. Over time, the word "dominium" evolved to encompass broader meanings related to sovereignty, jurisdiction, and dominance.
The earliest recorded use of the name Dominio can be traced back to the medieval period in Italy. During this time, the name was sometimes given to individuals born into noble or influential families, reflecting their perceived status and potential for leadership or governance.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Dominio was Dominio Calderini, an Italian humanist scholar and writer who lived from 1446 to 1478. He was renowned for his commentaries on classical Latin literature and his contributions to the Renaissance movement.
Another prominent individual with this name was Dominio Guzman, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas in the early 16th century. Guzman played a significant role in the conquest of Mexico and was later granted land and titles by the Spanish crown.
In the realm of art, Dominio Ghirlandaio was an Italian Renaissance painter active in the 15th century. He was part of the influential Ghirlandaio family of artists and is known for his frescoes and religious paintings, including works in the Sistine Chapel.
Moving into the 17th century, Dominio Fontana was an Italian architect and engineer who worked on several notable projects in Rome, including the completion of St. Peter's Basilica and the construction of the Acqua Felice aqueduct.
Lastly, Dominio Veneziano was an Italian composer and organist who lived from 1617 to 1679. He is considered one of the most important representatives of the Venetian Baroque style and is renowned for his sacred vocal works and instrumental compositions.
While the name Dominio has historical ties to Latin and Italian origins, it has also been used in other cultures and languages over time, reflecting the global spread and adaptation of names across different regions and traditions.
People
Dominio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dominio 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
Dominio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dominio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dominio 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dominio a common name?
We classify Dominio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dominio most popular?
The single biggest year for Dominio was 1983, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dominio is about 41 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 Dominio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dominio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dominio 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 Dominio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dominio 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 Dominio 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 are called Dominio?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Dominio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.