Dominic

Dominic is a boy's name of English origin meaning “Lordly.” In 2024 it was given to 3,290 boys in the United States.

Dominic at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“Lordly”
Pronunciation
/ˈdɒm.ɪˌnɪk/

About the name Dominic

Dominic belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “Lordly” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Dominic first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #68 in 2013, and in 2024 3,290 babies received the name — 190,111 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dominic in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#68 in 2013
Peak year
2013
Babies named Dominic in 2024
3,290
Total since 1880
190,111

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dominic mean?

Dominic means “Lordly” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Dominic a boy or girl name?

Dominic is a boy name. In 2024, 3,290 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dominic?

Dominic comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dominic?

Dominic first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #68 in 2013, and 3,290 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Dominic?

Dominic is pronounced /ˈdɒm.ɪˌnɪk/ (IPA).

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