Domenic Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DOH-muh-nik //ˈdoʊ.mə.nɪk//
Origin: Latin; Italian
Meaning: Latin: belonging to the Lord; Italian: little lord
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Domenic is derived from the Latin name "Dominicus," which means "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord." This Latin term itself originates from "dominus," meaning "lord" or "master." The transition of the name into English occurred through Old French, where it was adapted as "Dominique" before being anglicized to Domenic. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, including the Italian "Domenico," which has similar roots and meanings.
Historically, the name Domenic is closely associated with Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order in the early 13th century. Born in 1170 in Spain, Saint Dominic was canonized in 1234, and his influence helped spread the name throughout Europe, particularly in Catholic communities.
The Dominican Order played a significant role in the intellectual and spiritual life of the Middle Ages, which contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian contexts. The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Vulgate, the Latin version of the Bible, which was widely used in the medieval period.
Culturally, Domenic has been linked to themes of piety and devotion, reflecting its religious significance. The name is often associated with qualities such as leadership and moral integrity, traits that were exemplified by Saint Dominic and his followers.
In some traditions, diminutive forms such as "Dom" or "Domenico" are used affectionately, further embedding the name within familial and cultural contexts. Overall, the name Domenic carries a rich historical and linguistic heritage that underscores its significance in various cultural and religious traditions.
Famous people named Domenic
In this section, you will find notable people named Domenic. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Domenic who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Domenic Purcell is an actor best known for Prison Break, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Blade: Trinity.
Domenic Mysterio is a professional wrestler best known for his appearances in WWE.
Fictional characters named Domenic
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Domenic Toretto is a fictional character from the Fast & Furious film franchise. He is a skilled street racer and mechanic who values family above all else.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Domenic was first seen in the United States in 1904.
Domenic has ranked as high as #1102 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Domenic has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Domenic is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Domenic was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Domenic (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| PA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Domenic.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 59 |
| 2023 | 93 |
| 2022 | 72 |
| 2021 | 81 |
| 2020 | 75 |
| 2019 | 79 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2017 | 95 |
| 2016 | 87 |
| 2015 | 105 |
| 2014 | 119 |
| 2013 | 151 |
| 2012 | 144 |
| 2011 | 135 |
| 2010 | 151 |
| 2009 | 180 |
| 2008 | 189 |
| 2007 | 158 |
| 2006 | 192 |
| 2005 | 213 |
| 2004 | 196 |
| 2003 | 219 |
| 2002 | 192 |
| 2001 | 166 |
| 2000 | 171 |
| 1999 | 164 |
| 1998 | 150 |
| 1997 | 183 |
| 1996 | 140 |
| 1995 | 148 |
| 1994 | 140 |
| 1993 | 148 |
| 1992 | 118 |
| 1991 | 104 |
| 1990 | 106 |
| 1989 | 84 |
| 1988 | 93 |
| 1987 | 75 |
| 1986 | 69 |
| 1985 | 67 |
| 1984 | 54 |
| 1983 | 66 |
| 1982 | 72 |
| 1981 | 68 |
| 1980 | 72 |
| 1979 | 55 |
| 1978 | 51 |
| 1977 | 80 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1975 | 58 |
| 1974 | 45 |
| 1973 | 62 |
| 1972 | 51 |
| 1971 | 69 |
| 1970 | 65 |
| 1969 | 71 |
| 1968 | 61 |
| 1967 | 71 |
| 1966 | 72 |
| 1965 | 75 |
| 1964 | 75 |
| 1963 | 79 |
| 1962 | 91 |
| 1961 | 82 |
| 1960 | 87 |
| 1959 | 93 |
| 1958 | 82 |
| 1957 | 81 |
| 1956 | 74 |
| 1955 | 77 |
| 1954 | 81 |
| 1953 | 95 |
| 1952 | 74 |
| 1951 | 80 |
| 1950 | 66 |
| 1949 | 71 |
| 1948 | 75 |
| 1947 | 77 |
| 1946 | 77 |
| 1945 | 54 |
| 1944 | 48 |
| 1943 | 67 |
| 1942 | 58 |
| 1941 | 51 |
| 1940 | 64 |
| 1939 | 53 |
| 1938 | 55 |
| 1937 | 61 |
| 1936 | 70 |
| 1935 | 70 |
| 1934 | 42 |
| 1933 | 61 |
| 1932 | 79 |
| 1931 | 88 |
| 1930 | 93 |
| 1929 | 88 |
| 1928 | 102 |
| 1927 | 118 |
| 1926 | 113 |
| 1925 | 113 |
| 1924 | 144 |
| 1923 | 123 |
| 1922 | 122 |
| 1921 | 142 |
| 1920 | 116 |
| 1919 | 116 |
| 1918 | 111 |
| 1917 | 113 |
| 1916 | 114 |
| 1915 | 111 |
| 1914 | 78 |
| 1913 | 61 |
| 1912 | 58 |
| 1911 | 23 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1904 | 8 |