Domingo Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: doh-MEEN-go //doʊˈmiːŋɡoʊ//
Origin: Spanish; Latin
Meaning: Spanish: Sunday; Latin: belonging to the Lord
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Domingo originates from the Latin word "Dominicus," which means "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord." This term is derived from "Dominus," meaning "Lord" in Latin. The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Latin to Old Spanish as "Domingo," and eventually into modern Spanish.
The name was adopted into English through the influence of Spanish and Latin, particularly during the periods of exploration and colonization when Spanish culture had a significant impact on the Americas and parts of Europe. Historically, the name Domingo is closely associated with Saint Dominic (San Domingo), who founded the Order of Preachers, also known as the Dominicans, in the early 13th century.
His canonization in 1233 and the subsequent spread of his order contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts. The name appears in various historical texts and religious documents, including the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible, which further solidified its religious significance.
The name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, including saints and scholars, enhancing its cultural resonance. Culturally, Domingo is often linked to themes of faith and devotion, reflecting its etymological roots.
In Spanish-speaking cultures, the name is traditionally given to boys born on a Sunday, as "domingo" translates to "Sunday" in Spanish, a day associated with worship and rest. This connection to the Sabbath imbues the name with a sense of spiritual significance.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Dominguito" may be used affectionately, although the name Domingo itself carries a weight of historical and cultural importance that has endured through the centuries.
Famous people named Domingo
In this section, you will find notable people named Domingo. 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 Domingo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Domingo who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Domingo Zapata is an artist best known for his contemporary paintings, sculptures, and collaborations with brands.
Domingo Germán is a professional baseball player best known for his time with the New York Yankees.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Domingo was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Domingo has ranked as high as #1069 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Arizona.
In the past 5 years the name Domingo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Domingo 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 Domingo 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 Domingo.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | 74 | 0 |
| 2024 | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 2023 | 82 | 82 | 0 |
| 2022 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 2021 | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| 2020 | 81 | 81 | 0 |
| 2019 | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 2018 | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| 2017 | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 2016 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 2015 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 2014 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 2013 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 2012 | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| 2011 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 2010 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 2009 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 2008 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 2007 | 94 | 94 | 0 |
| 2006 | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| 2005 | 112 | 112 | 0 |
| 2004 | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| 2003 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 2002 | 106 | 106 | 0 |
| 2001 | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| 2000 | 94 | 94 | 0 |
| 1999 | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| 1998 | 119 | 119 | 0 |
| 1997 | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| 1996 | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| 1995 | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| 1994 | 116 | 116 | 0 |
| 1993 | 127 | 127 | 0 |
| 1992 | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| 1991 | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| 1990 | 153 | 153 | 0 |
| 1989 | 134 | 134 | 0 |
| 1988 | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| 1987 | 139 | 139 | 0 |
| 1986 | 118 | 118 | 0 |
| 1985 | 130 | 130 | 0 |
| 1984 | 137 | 137 | 0 |
| 1983 | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| 1982 | 139 | 139 | 0 |
| 1981 | 154 | 154 | 0 |
| 1980 | 148 | 148 | 0 |
| 1979 | 145 | 145 | 0 |
| 1978 | 143 | 143 | 0 |
| 1977 | 154 | 154 | 0 |
| 1976 | 165 | 165 | 0 |
| 1975 | 172 | 172 | 0 |
| 1974 | 147 | 147 | 0 |
| 1973 | 172 | 172 | 0 |
| 1972 | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| 1971 | 155 | 155 | 0 |
| 1970 | 182 | 182 | 0 |
| 1969 | 147 | 147 | 0 |
| 1968 | 145 | 145 | 0 |
| 1967 | 148 | 148 | 0 |
| 1966 | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| 1965 | 172 | 172 | 0 |
| 1964 | 143 | 143 | 0 |
| 1963 | 167 | 167 | 0 |
| 1962 | 156 | 156 | 0 |
| 1961 | 174 | 174 | 0 |
| 1960 | 171 | 171 | 0 |
| 1959 | 161 | 161 | 0 |
| 1958 | 160 | 160 | 0 |
| 1957 | 161 | 161 | 0 |
| 1956 | 169 | 169 | 0 |
| 1955 | 173 | 173 | 0 |
| 1954 | 169 | 169 | 0 |
| 1953 | 147 | 147 | 0 |
| 1952 | 158 | 158 | 0 |
| 1951 | 174 | 174 | 0 |
| 1950 | 162 | 162 | 0 |
| 1949 | 177 | 177 | 0 |
| 1948 | 176 | 176 | 0 |
| 1947 | 195 | 190 | 5 |
| 1946 | 190 | 190 | 0 |
| 1945 | 137 | 137 | 0 |
| 1944 | 174 | 174 | 0 |
| 1943 | 156 | 156 | 0 |
| 1942 | 123 | 123 | 0 |
| 1941 | 146 | 146 | 0 |
| 1940 | 122 | 122 | 0 |
| 1939 | 146 | 141 | 5 |
| 1938 | 128 | 128 | 0 |
| 1937 | 107 | 107 | 0 |
| 1936 | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| 1935 | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| 1934 | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| 1933 | 121 | 116 | 5 |
| 1932 | 108 | 108 | 0 |
| 1931 | 135 | 135 | 0 |
| 1930 | 139 | 139 | 0 |
| 1929 | 141 | 141 | 0 |
| 1928 | 164 | 164 | 0 |
| 1927 | 152 | 152 | 0 |
| 1926 | 122 | 122 | 0 |
| 1925 | 142 | 142 | 0 |
| 1924 | 148 | 148 | 0 |
| 1923 | 114 | 114 | 0 |
| 1922 | 145 | 145 | 0 |
| 1921 | 147 | 141 | 6 |
| 1920 | 123 | 123 | 0 |
| 1919 | 136 | 131 | 5 |
| 1918 | 113 | 113 | 0 |
| 1917 | 113 | 113 | 0 |
| 1916 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 1915 | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 1914 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1913 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1912 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1911 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1910 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1909 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1908 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1907 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1906 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1905 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1904 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1903 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1902 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1888 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1885 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1884 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1882 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Domingo (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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 18 | |
| AL | 8 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| NE | 5 |