Boy · #3,066 in 2026

Domenico

Domenico is an Italian given name for males and may refer to:

Current Rank
#3,066
Peak Rank
#798 (1974)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
-16%
1906
First Year
2026
Last Year
1974
Peak Year
#798
Peak Rank
4K
Total Count
110
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Domenico

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Domenico is an Italian given name for males and may refer to:

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The Story of Domenico

Domenico first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1906, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 70 Domenicos were born — ranking #979 that year. As of 2026, Domenico ranks #3,066 for baby boys with 40 births, falling sharply (-16%). In total, more than 4K Domenicos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Domenico

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Domenico Alfani , Italian painter
  • Domenico Allegri , Italian composer
  • Domenico Alvaro , Italian mobster
  • Domenico Ambrogi , Italian painter
  • Domenico Auria , Italian architect
  • Domenico del Barbiere , Florentine artist
  • Domenico di Bartolo , Italian painter
  • Domenico Bartolucci , Italian Roman Catholic cardinal

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Names that sound like Domenico

Phonetically similar names — useful when Domenico is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Domenico

What does the name Domenico mean?
Domenico is an Italian given name for males and may refer to:
How popular is Domenico in 2026?
In 2026, Domenico ranks #3,066 among boys' names in the U.S., with 40 babies given the name that year.
When was Domenico most popular?
Domenico reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #798 that year with 70 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Domenico most popular?
Domenico has historically been most popular in Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Domenico.
Is Domenico a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Domenico is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Domenico?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Domenico include Author, Gerhard, Ewald. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Domenico

Domenico is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1906 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Domenico's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #798. Use the chart and map above to compare Domenico's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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