Dominic
Peaked at #68 nationally in 2013, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1885, Dominic has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Dominic — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1698
in 1986
Current rank
#12471
in 2024
Years tracked
62
1918–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1918, Dominic reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #1698 nationally with 69 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8169 (2014) to #12471 (2024) — a 34% drop.
As of 2024, Dominic ranks #12471 nationally for girls, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,471 | 7 |
| 2023 | #9,141 | 11 |
| 2022 | #8,154 | 13 |
| 2021 | #10,497 | 9 |
| 2020 | #9,743 | 10 |
| 2019 | #10,703 | 9 |
| 2017 | #13,081 | 7 |
| 2016 | #9,589 | 11 |
Dominic — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#68
in 2013
Current rank
#108
in 2024
Years tracked
137
1885–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Dominic reached its peak popularity for boys in 2013, ranking #68 nationally with 6,335 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #69 (2014) to #108 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Dominic ranks #108 nationally for boys, with 3,290 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #108 | 3,290 |
| 2023 | #106 | 3,412 |
| 2022 | #102 | 3,586 |
| 2021 | #99 | 3,753 |
| 2020 | #89 | 4,017 |
| 2019 | #85 | 4,441 |
| 2018 | #75 | 4,794 |
| 2017 | #74 | 5,110 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dominic most popular?
Dominic was most popular in 2013, when it ranked #68 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dominic becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dominic?
At least 191,358 babies have been recorded with the name Dominic in the US since 1885, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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