Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Dominic.
National Rank (2025)
#106
All-Time Peak Rank
#68 (2013)
Total U.S. Births
193,424
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Dominic Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Dominic
According to SSA data, Dominic achieved its highest historical rank of #68 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2013 with 6,336 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 44.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 132 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Dominic scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-44.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,336Births in 2013
Years in Top 100
20yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
132Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:16
1890s:85
1900s:295
1910s:3,603
1920s:4,887
1930s:2,885
1940s:2,734
1950s:3,729
1960s:5,061
1970s:7,548
1980s:12,292
1990s:25,639
2000s:48,114
2010s:55,174
2020s:21,362
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDo-mi-nic
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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