Domenico Boy

Popularity: #883 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationdoh-MEN-ee-koh / /doˈmɛniko/

Italian

Meaning

of the Lord

Historical & Cultural Background

Domenico is derived from the Latin name 'Dominicus', meaning 'belonging to the Lord'. It has been a popular name in Italy, particularly among the Catholic community, due to its association with Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order. The name has historical significance in various regions of Italy and has been borne by numerous saints and notable figures throughout history.

Trend Summary

Domenico has seen a steady presence in Italian naming trends, with occasional rises in popularity in other regions.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Domenico
  • Dom

International Variants

  • Dominique (French)
  • Domenic (English)
  • Domenico (Spanish)

Famous people named Domenico

Domenico Modugno was an Italian singer-songwriter known for his iconic song 'Volare'.

Domenico Ghirlandaio was a prominent Italian Renaissance painter recognized for his frescoes.

Domenico Cieri was an Italian politician who served in various governmental roles.

Domenico Scarlatti was an Italian composer known for his keyboard sonatas.

Fictional characters named Domenico

Domenico is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed II', serving as a merchant.

Domenico is a character in the novel 'The Leopard' by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, representing the old Sicilian aristocracy.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Domenico was first seen in the United States in 1906. Domenico has ranked as high as #1012 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Rhode Island. In the past 5 years the name Domenico has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Domenico (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
190610
19086
191013
191111
191210
191328
191427
191531
191634
191741
191825
191921
192026
192121
192225
192327
192422
192516
19268
192719
192819
192912
19306
193117
19327
193311
193615
19397
19405
19417
19427
19436
19445
19469
19485
19498
19529
19538
195510
195614
195718
195817
195921
196017
196122
196226
196331
196431
196533
196635
196747
196832
196948
197046
197165
197254
197351
197470
197545
197645
197737
197845
197949
198055
198128
198242
198333
198432
198539
198643
198734
198835
198935
199049
199147
199249
199345
199444
199560
199636
199757
199847
199957
200059
200158
200248
200357
200458
200562
200654
200755
200870
200954
201051
201167
201256
201349
201462
201560
201655
201753
201851
201955
202064
202159
202265
202350
202441