Dominykas
A masculine name of Lithuanian origin meaning "belonging to the lord".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Dominykas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dominykas today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dominykas births was 2005 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dominykas. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Dominykas with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dominykas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2005
7 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#9,384
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Dominykas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dominykas 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 Dominykas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dominykas
The given name Dominykas is of Lithuanian origin, derived from the Latin name Dominicus. The name Dominicus itself is derived from the Latin word "dominus," meaning "lord" or "master." The name gained popularity during the spread of Christianity and was used to honor St. Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order of Friars Preachers in the 13th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dominykas can be found in Lithuanian historical records dating back to the 16th century. It was a name frequently given to children born into noble families or those with strong Catholic ties. The name's popularity in Lithuania was likely influenced by the neighboring Polish and Belarusian regions, where variations of the name, such as Dominik and Daminik, were also in use.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dominykas. One of the earliest was Dominykas Semenavičius (1552-1609), a Lithuanian poet and philosopher who played a significant role in the development of Lithuanian literature during the Renaissance period. Another prominent figure was Dominykas Pšyčiokis (1628-1701), a Lithuanian Jesuit and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of theology and philosophy.
In the realm of Lithuanian politics, Dominykas Kulikauskas (1875-1931) was a notable figure. He was a member of the Lithuanian Constituent Assembly and played a crucial role in the drafting of the country's constitution after it gained independence from the Russian Empire.
In the arts, Dominykas Rudokas (1887-1958) was a renowned Lithuanian painter and graphic artist known for his landscape paintings and illustrations. His works are celebrated as significant contributions to Lithuanian art and culture.
Finally, Dominykas Chadavičius (1938-2010) was a prominent Lithuanian linguist and lexicographer. He made significant contributions to the study of the Lithuanian language and was instrumental in the development of several important dictionaries and reference works.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Dominykas throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in Lithuanian culture and its enduring popularity as a given name.
People
Dominykas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dominykas 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
Dominykas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dominykas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dominykas 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Dominykas a common name?
We classify Dominykas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dominykas most popular?
The single biggest year for Dominykas was 2005, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dominykas is about 21 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 Dominykas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dominykas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dominykas 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 Dominykas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dominykas 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 Dominykas 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 Dominykas?
Want to know how many people share the name Dominykas? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.