Domenico Boy
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1906 | 10 |
1908 | 6 |
1910 | 13 |
1911 | 11 |
1912 | 10 |
1913 | 28 |
1914 | 27 |
1915 | 31 |
1916 | 34 |
1917 | 41 |
1918 | 25 |
1919 | 21 |
1920 | 26 |
1921 | 21 |
1922 | 25 |
1923 | 27 |
1924 | 22 |
1925 | 16 |
1926 | 8 |
1927 | 19 |
1928 | 19 |
1929 | 12 |
1930 | 6 |
1931 | 17 |
1932 | 7 |
1933 | 11 |
1936 | 15 |
1939 | 7 |
1940 | 5 |
1941 | 7 |
1942 | 7 |
1943 | 6 |
1944 | 5 |
1946 | 9 |
1948 | 5 |
1949 | 8 |
1952 | 9 |
1953 | 8 |
1955 | 10 |
1956 | 14 |
1957 | 18 |
1958 | 17 |
1959 | 21 |
1960 | 17 |
1961 | 22 |
1962 | 26 |
1963 | 31 |
1964 | 31 |
1965 | 33 |
1966 | 35 |
1967 | 47 |
1968 | 32 |
1969 | 48 |
1970 | 46 |
1971 | 65 |
1972 | 54 |
1973 | 51 |
1974 | 70 |
1975 | 45 |
1976 | 45 |
1977 | 37 |
1978 | 45 |
1979 | 49 |
1980 | 55 |
1981 | 28 |
1982 | 42 |
1983 | 33 |
1984 | 32 |
1985 | 39 |
1986 | 43 |
1987 | 34 |
1988 | 35 |
1989 | 35 |
1990 | 49 |
1991 | 47 |
1992 | 49 |
1993 | 45 |
1994 | 44 |
1995 | 60 |
1996 | 36 |
1997 | 57 |
1998 | 47 |
1999 | 57 |
2000 | 59 |
2001 | 58 |
2002 | 48 |
2003 | 57 |
2004 | 58 |
2005 | 62 |
2006 | 54 |
2007 | 55 |
2008 | 70 |
2009 | 54 |
2010 | 51 |
2011 | 67 |
2012 | 56 |
2013 | 49 |
2014 | 62 |
2015 | 60 |
2016 | 55 |
2017 | 53 |
2018 | 51 |
2019 | 55 |
2020 | 64 |
2021 | 59 |
2022 | 65 |
2023 | 50 |
2024 | 41 |