How Popular (or Rare) was Dominic in 1996?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#135
1996 Rank
2,669
1996 Births
#68
Best Rank (2013)
6,335
Peak Year (2013)
136,405
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 710
Rarity Factor (1996)

📊 The Dominic Story

Dominic is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #135 in 1996 with 2,669 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 6,335 births ranking #68. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 710 boys born was named Dominic. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Latin  |  Meaning: of the Lord

Dominic is a Latin Christian name meaning "of the Lord". It balances formal depth with a very usable modern sound, which helps explain its broad appeal.

The name spread widely through Saint Dominic and later Catholic tradition. In modern use it feels classic, international, and quietly confident.

Did you know?Dominic has stayed fresh partly because it offers strong nicknames like Dom without losing the dignity of the full form.
Similar namesChristian, Damian, Daniel, Gabriel, Nicholas

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