Boy · #9,392 in 2026

Dominie

Dominie is a Scots language and Scottish English term for a Scottish schoolmaster usually of the Church of Scotland and also a term used in the US for a minister or pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church.

Current Rank
#9,392
Peak Rank
#3,108 (1982)
Total Babies
137
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1985
First Year
1985
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#9306
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dominie

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

Dominie is a Scots language and Scottish English term for a Scottish schoolmaster usually of the Church of Scotland and also a term used in the US for a minister or pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church.

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Origin & history
It comes from the Latin domine (vocative case of Dominus 'Lord, Master'). When the Church of Scotland began to introduce universal provision of education in Scotland after it became established as a national church in 1560, its aim was to have a university-educated schoolmaster in every parish . The minister sometimes served as the dominie. Over time this came to be used as a term for a minister, schoolmaster or university student. In the United States and in South Africa the same word is used to describe a pastor in the Dutch Reformed Church .

The Story of Dominie

Dominie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1962, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 14 Dominies were born — ranking #3,108 that year. As of 2026, Dominie ranks #9,392 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 137 Dominies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dominie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dominie 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 Dominie

What does the name Dominie mean?
Dominie is a Scots language and Scottish English term for a Scottish schoolmaster usually of the Church of Scotland and also a term used in the US for a minister or pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church.
How popular is Dominie in 2026?
In 2026, Dominie ranks #9,392 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Dominie most popular?
Dominie reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #3,108 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Dominie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dominie is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Dominie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dominie include Corliss, Kinsey, Ohn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dominie

Dominie is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 137 births in the dataset. Dominie's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #3,108. Use the chart and map above to compare Dominie'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 .

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.