Domonic Boy

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: doh-MON-ik //dəˈmɒnɪk//

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: belonging to the Lord; Greek: to tame

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Domonic is derived from the Latin name Dominicus, which means "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord." The etymological roots trace back to the Latin word "dominus," meaning "lord" or "master." This name was adopted into Old French as "Dominique," which later influenced the English form, Domonic. The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, particularly as the name became associated with the Christian faith and its teachings, reflecting a sense of divine ownership or dedication.

Historically, the name Dominicus is notably linked to Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order in the early 13th century. His life and works, particularly in the context of the Catholic Church, contributed significantly to the name's prominence.

The Dominican Order was established around 1216, and Saint Dominic's influence extended through various regions of Europe, promoting education and the preaching of the Gospel. The name gained further traction through the Latin Vulgate Bible, which was widely used in the medieval period, ensuring that the name Dominicus was well-known among Christian communities.

Culturally, the name Domonic carries connotations of piety and religious devotion, often associated with individuals who are seen as leaders or advocates of faith. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive forms like Dominic being particularly common.

Its historical significance is reinforced by the legacy of Saint Dominic and the enduring impact of the Dominican Order on education and theology. Overall, Domonic embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance, rooted deeply in the traditions of Christianity.

Famous people named Domonic

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

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Domonic Brown is a former professional baseball player best known for playing with the Philadelphia Phillies and being a 2013 MLB All-Star.

Domonic McGhee is a professional basketball player best known for his time in the NBA G League and overseas leagues.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Domonic was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Domonic has ranked as high as #3260 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Domonic 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 Domonic 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 Domonic.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 18 18 0
2024 7 7 0
2023 10 10 0
2022 26 26 0
2021 29 29 0
2020 33 33 0
2019 30 30 0
2018 33 33 0
2017 48 48 0
2016 31 31 0
2015 37 37 0
2014 39 39 0
2013 63 63 0
2012 45 45 0
2011 51 51 0
2010 52 52 0
2009 75 75 0
2008 67 67 0
2007 95 95 0
2006 87 87 0
2005 59 59 0
2004 99 99 0
2003 95 95 0
2002 85 85 0
2001 67 67 0
2000 75 75 0
1999 52 52 0
1998 61 61 0
1997 69 69 0
1996 70 70 0
1995 63 63 0
1994 78 72 6
1993 72 66 6
1992 74 74 0
1991 75 68 7
1990 57 52 5
1989 57 57 0
1988 60 55 5
1987 57 48 9
1986 52 45 7
1985 63 51 12
1984 51 51 0
1983 35 35 0
1982 42 42 0
1981 32 32 0
1980 44 44 0
1979 53 48 5
1978 38 33 5
1977 50 50 0
1976 38 38 0
1975 22 22 0
1974 26 26 0
1973 21 21 0
1972 19 19 0
1971 16 16 0
1970 18 18 0
1969 12 12 0
1968 15 15 0
1967 22 22 0
1966 12 12 0
1965 12 12 0
1964 16 16 0
1963 11 11 0
1962 5 5 0
1961 11 11 0
1959 6 6 0
1955 8 8 0
1933 5 5 0
1928 8 8 0
1927 6 6 0
1926 5 5 0
1925 5 5 0
1924 5 5 0
1923 6 6 0
1922 7 7 0
1921 11 11 0
1920 7 7 0
1919 6 6 0
1918 5 5 0
1917 7 7 0
1916 6 6 0
1915 10 10 0
1914 7 7 0

Top States for Domonic (2021)

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
CA 5
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