Dominion Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: duh-MIN-yun //dəˈmɪn.jən//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: sovereignty; English: control or rule
Historical & Cultural Background
The name "Dominion" derives from the Latin word "dominium," which means "lordship" or "sovereignty." This term is rooted in the verb "dominari," meaning "to rule" or "to dominate." The transition of the term into English occurred through Old French, where it was adopted as "dominion" in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the feudal system's hierarchical structures of power and land ownership. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, often associated with authority and governance.
Historically, the concept of dominion has significant biblical connotations, particularly in the Book of Genesis, where humanity is given dominion over the earth and its creatures. This notion has been influential in theological discussions about stewardship and authority, shaping moral and ethical frameworks in various religious traditions.
The term appears in significant translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which helped to solidify its usage in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, "Dominion" resonates with themes of power, control, and responsibility.
It has been employed in various literary and philosophical works to discuss the nature of authority and governance. The name evokes a sense of strength and leadership, often associated with figures who wield significant influence or command respect.
While not commonly used as a personal name, its historical and cultural significance lends it a weighty presence in discussions of power dynamics and moral responsibility.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dominion was first seen in the United States in 2003.
Dominion has ranked as high as #12443 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Dominion has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dominion 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 Dominion 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 Dominion.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| 2018 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Dominion (2018)
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 | 6 |