Doninic
Of Latin origin, meaning "belonging to the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Doninic. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Doninic today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Doninic births was 1988 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Doninic. 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 Doninic. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1988
7 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1988 SSA rank
#5,939
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Doninic: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Doninic 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 Doninic 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Doninic
The given name Doninic originates from the Latin name Dominicus, which itself derives from the Latin word "dominus" meaning "lord" or "master." This name has its roots in ancient Roman culture, dating back to the time of the Roman Empire.
The name Dominicus was initially used as a nickname or surname for individuals who were associated with or belonged to a noble or ruling class. It later gained popularity as a given name among early Christians, particularly after the establishment of the Dominican Order of Friars in the 13th century.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Doninic can be found in the life of Saint Dominic de Guzmán (1170-1221), a Spanish priest who founded the Dominican Order. He was a prominent figure in the medieval Catholic Church and is widely revered as a patron saint of astronomers and the Dominican Republic.
Another notable historical figure with the name Doninic was Dominic Savio (1842-1857), an Italian student and a member of the Salesian Congregation. Despite his short life, he is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church for his piety and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In the realm of art and literature, Dominic Hampson (1717-1781) was an English writer and poet who is best known for his satirical works and his involvement in the literary circle of Dr. Samuel Johnson.
The name Doninic also found its way into the realms of science and exploration. Dominic Pedesta (1913-1998) was an American chemist and inventor who played a significant role in the development of synthetic rubber during World War II.
In the world of sports, Dominic DiMaggio (1917-2009) was an American professional baseball player who played for the Boston Red Sox and had a distinguished career in the Major League Baseball.
While these are just a few examples, the name Doninic has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, reflecting its enduring popularity and diverse cultural influences.
People
Doninic + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Doninic: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Doninic?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Doninic 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 Doninic a common name?
We classify Doninic 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 Doninic most popular?
The single biggest year for Doninic was 1988, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Doninic is about 38 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 Doninic in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Doninic a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Doninic 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 Doninic still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Doninic 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 Doninic 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 common is the name Doninic?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.