Domnick
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "belonging to the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 294 living Americans carry the first name Domnick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Domnick today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Domnick births was 2003 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Domnick. 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
294
~ 1 in 1,165,831 Americans
Peak year
2003
18 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,659
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Domnick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Domnick from the 1910s through to the 2010s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 120 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Domnick remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Domnick 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 Domnick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Domnicks live
Origin
Meaning and history of Domnick
The given name Domnick originates from the Latin language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin word "Dominicus," which means "belonging to the Lord" or "of the Lord." This name has a strong connection to Christianity and was initially used to honor individuals with a deep religious devotion.
During the early centuries of the Christian era, Domnick became a popular name among the Roman nobility and clergy. It was often bestowed upon those who dedicated their lives to religious service or displayed exceptional piety. The earliest recorded instance of this name can be found in the writings of Saint Jerome, a prominent Christian scholar from the 4th century AD.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Domnick was Saint Dominic de Guzmán (1170-1221), the founder of the Dominican Order. His unwavering commitment to preaching and his efforts to combat heresy made him a revered figure in the Catholic Church. Another famous Domnick was Dominic Savio (1842-1857), a Italian student who joined the Salesian Oratory and was later canonized as a saint due to his exemplary piety and virtue.
In the realm of art, Domnick Veneziano (c. 1420-1476) was an Italian painter and sculptor who contributed significantly to the Renaissance era. His works, including the famous altarpiece for the church of Santa Lucia dei Magnoli in Florence, showcased his mastery of perspective and attention to detail.
Moving forward in history, Domnick Murray (1905-1987) was an Irish politician and journalist who served as the Ceann Comhairle (Chairman) of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament, from 1973 to 1977. His dedication to public service and his role in shaping Ireland's political landscape have left a lasting impact.
Another notable figure was Domnick Argenton (1927-2014), an American composer and educator. His compositions, which spanned various genres from orchestral works to chamber music, earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1975.
While the name Domnick has its roots in ancient Latin and Christianity, it has transcended cultural and religious boundaries, becoming a name embraced by individuals from various backgrounds and walks of life throughout history.
People
Domnick + last name combinations
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Domnick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Domnick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 294 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Domnick 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 1,165,831 US residents.
Is Domnick a common name?
We classify Domnick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 428 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Domnick most popular?
The single biggest year for Domnick was 2003, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Domnick is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Domnick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Domnick 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.
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.