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1915

First Year

2026

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#3229

Peak Rank

460

Total Count

50

Years Active

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## The Story of Dominico

The earliest SSA record of Dominico as a baby boy name dates back to 1915, when 6 babies received it. 2010 was its biggest year on record, with 15 newborns named Dominico — #5,741 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 24% of all recorded Dominicos. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #6,346 among baby boy names with 13 births, rising sharply (+16% over the past five years). In total, more than 460 Dominicos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Dominico

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

* [Domenico](/domenico)
* Domanico
* [Dominique](/dominique)
* [Dominica](/dominica)
* [Dominika](/dominika)
* Domenech
* [Dominic](/dominic)
* [Dominick](/dominick)
* [Domenica](/domenica)
* Dominicks
* [Domino](/domino)
* [Dominik](/dominik)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Dominico

What does the name Dominico mean?

Dominico is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dominico in 2026?

In 2026, Dominico ranks #6,346 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Dominico most popular?

Dominico reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #3,229 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dominico most popular?

Dominico has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dominico.

Is Dominico a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dominico is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dominico?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dominico include Sharman, Taff, Chett. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Dominico 

Dominico is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 460 births in the dataset. Dominico's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #3,229\. Use the chart and map above to compare Dominico's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2010 → ](/year/2010)
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* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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