Dominic is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #13891 in 2012 with 7 recorded births. This places Dominic in the bottom 29% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 33 births ranking #3450. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 78.8%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 251,535 girls born was named Dominic. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.