Domenico Boy

Popularity: #882 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: doh-MEN-ee-koh //doˈmɛniko//

Origin: Italian

Meaning: of the Lord

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Domenico has its roots in the Latin name "Dominicus," which means "belonging to the Lord" or "of the Lord." This Latin term itself is derived from "dominus," meaning "lord" or "master." The name transitioned into various forms across different languages, including the Italian "Domenico," which became prominent during the Middle Ages. The introduction of the name into English occurred through the influence of Italian culture and the church, particularly during the Renaissance period when many Italian names were adopted into English-speaking contexts.

Historically, the name Domenico is closely associated with Saint Dominic (San Domenico), the founder of the Dominican Order in the 13th century. His significant contributions to the Catholic Church and the promotion of education and preaching have made the name particularly revered among Christians.

The Dominican Order played a crucial role in the religious and cultural life of Europe, which further solidified the name's prominence. The name also appears in various historical texts and religious documents, including the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible, which was widely used in the Middle Ages.

Culturally, Domenico has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing piety, leadership, and a connection to the divine. The name has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history, including artists, scholars, and saints, which has contributed to its enduring legacy.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Domenico" can be affectionately shortened to "Mimmo" in Italian, reflecting a familial and intimate connection. Overall, the name Domenico carries a rich historical and cultural significance, deeply rooted in religious tradition and linguistic evolution.

Famous people named Domenico

In this section, you will find notable people named Domenico. 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 Domenico who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Domenico who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Domenico Modugno is a singer-songwriter best known for Nel blu dipinto di blu, Piove (Ciao, ciao, bambina), and his contributions to Italian music.

Domenico Dolce is a fashion designer best known for co-founding the luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana.

Domenico Cieri is a composer best known for his works in contemporary classical music.

Fictional characters named Domenico

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Domenico is a fictional character from the video game series Assassin's Creed. He is a member of the Italian Brotherhood of Assassins and plays a significant role in the events surrounding the Renaissance.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Domenico. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Domenico was first seen in the United States in 1906.

Domenico has ranked as high as #4551 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, California, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Domenico has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Domenico 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 Domenico was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Domenico.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 56 56
2024 41 41
2023 50 50
2022 65 65
2021 59 59
2020 64 64
2019 55 55
2018 51 51
2017 53 53
2016 55 55
2015 60 60
2014 62 62
2013 49 49
2012 56 56
2011 67 67
2010 51 51
2009 54 54
2008 70 70
2007 55 55
2006 54 54
2005 62 62
2004 58 58
2003 57 57
2002 48 48
2001 58 58
2000 59 59
1999 57 57
1998 47 47
1997 57 57
1996 36 36
1995 60 60
1994 44 44
1993 45 45
1992 49 49
1991 47 47
1990 49 49
1989 35 35
1988 35 35
1987 34 34
1986 43 43
1985 39 39
1984 32 32
1983 33 33
1982 42 42
1981 28 28
1980 55 55
1979 49 49
1978 45 45
1977 37 37
1976 45 45
1975 45 45
1974 70 70
1973 51 51
1972 54 54
1971 65 65
1970 46 46
1969 48 48
1968 32 32
1967 47 47
1966 35 35
1965 33 33
1964 31 31
1963 31 31
1962 26 26
1961 22 22
1960 17 17
1959 21 21
1958 17 17
1957 18 18
1956 14 14
1955 10 10
1953 8 8
1952 9 9
1949 8 8
1948 5 5
1946 9 9
1944 5 5
1943 6 6
1942 7 7
1941 7 7
1940 5 5
1939 7 7
1936 15 15
1933 11 11
1932 7 7
1931 17 17
1930 6 6
1929 12 12
1928 19 19
1927 19 19
1926 8 8
1925 16 16
1924 22 22
1923 27 27
1922 25 25
1921 21 21
1920 26 26
1919 21 21
1918 25 25
1917 41 41
1916 34 34
1915 31 31
1914 27 27
1913 28 28
1912 10 10
1911 11 11
1910 13 13
1908 6 6
1906 10 10

Top States for Domenico (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NJ 10
67%
CA 5
33%