Dominik
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "belonging to the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 9,973 living Americans carry the first name Dominik. It is a predominantly male name (99.1% of registrations). The average person named Dominik today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dominik births was 2012 (533 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dominik. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Dominik with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Although Dominik is used almost entirely for boys, the SSA data does show 95 girls registered with the name since 1880.
- • Dominik is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
10.0K
~ 1 in 34,368 Americans
Peak year
2012
533 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,042
Tracked since 1916
Census
Dominik in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 8,502 people with the first name Dominik, which placed it at #2,750 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#2,750
National first-name rank
People counted
8.5K
8,502 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
2.8
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
58.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dominik
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dominik is White at 58.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.0%) and Two or More Races (6.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Dominik described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Dominik at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White58.1% · 4,940
- Hispanic or Latino28.0% · 2,379
- Two or more races6.7% · 566
- Black or African American5.2% · 446
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 109
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 62
Gender
Gender distribution for Dominik
Out of the 10,099 babies given the name Dominik since 1880, 99.1% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Dominik as a male name
- Ranked #1,042 in 2024
- 211 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (533 births)
Dominik as a female name
- Ranked #15,092 in 2014
- 6 female births in 2014
- Peak: 2011 (9 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Dominik leans strongly male. 8,359 people counted with this name were male (98.4%), compared with 140 female bearers (1.6%).
Popularity
Dominik: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dominik from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 3,940 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dominik by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dominik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dominiks live
The SSA's state-level files cover 38 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Dominik, while New Hampshire, Kentucky, Montana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 213 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dominik
The name Dominik has its origins in the Latin language, stemming from the word "dominus," which translates to "lord" or "master." It gained widespread popularity during the Roman era and was adopted as a personal name, often bestowed upon individuals to signify authority, nobility, or a sense of mastery.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Dominik can be traced back to ancient Roman texts and inscriptions, where it was used as a masculine given name. As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, the name Dominik gained further prominence and was often associated with religious figures and saints.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Dominik was Saint Dominic de Guzman (1170-1221), the founder of the Dominican Order of Preachers. Born in Caleruega, Spain, Dominic was a Catholic priest known for his dedication to preaching and his efforts to combat heresy. His profound influence led to the widespread adoption of the name Dominik among Catholics, particularly in Europe.
Another prominent figure in history who carried the name Dominik was Dominik Trčka (1599-1636), a Bohemian nobleman and military commander who played a significant role during the Thirty Years' War. Trčka was a prominent figure in the Protestant faction and served as a field marshal for the Swedish army.
In the realm of literature, the name Dominik was borne by Dominik Tatarka (1913-1989), a renowned Slovak writer and journalist. Tatarka's works explored themes of existentialism and the human condition, and he is considered one of the most influential Slovak authors of the 20th century.
The name Dominik also found its way into the world of music, with notable figures such as Dominik Hašek (born 1965), a Czech former professional ice hockey goaltender and two-time Olympic gold medalist. Hašek is widely regarded as one of the greatest goaltenders in hockey history.
Another notable figure bearing the name Dominik was Dominik Moll (born 1962), a French film director and screenwriter known for his psychological thrillers and dark, atmospheric works. His films, such as "Harry, He's Here to Help" and "The Monk," have garnered critical acclaim and international recognition.
While the name Dominik has its roots in Latin and has been prevalent throughout history, it has also maintained a consistent presence across various cultures and languages, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. The name's association with authority, nobility, and religious significance has contributed to its enduring popularity over the centuries.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Dominik
People
Dominik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dominik as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dominik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dominik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9,973 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dominik going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,368 US residents.
Is Dominik a common name?
We classify Dominik as "Rare". It ranks above 97.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10,099 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dominik most popular?
The single biggest year for Dominik was 2012, when 533 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dominik is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Dominik in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 8,502 people with the name Dominik, or 2.81 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #2,750 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Dominik in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Dominik?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Dominik leans strongly male. 8,359 people counted with this name were male (98.4%), compared with 140 female bearers (1.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Dominik?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dominik is White at 58.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.0%) and Two or More Races (6.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Dominik most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Dominik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.1% (4,940 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dominik in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dominik a male name?
Yes, 99.1% of people registered as Dominik in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dominik still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dominik in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dominik can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Dominik?
See how many Americans are named Dominik on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.