Domenico
Every Domenico since 1906 — 3,829 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Domenico
Domenico is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,425 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1906, 3,829 American babies have been named Domenico. Its peak came in 1974, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Domenico stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Domenico year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,425 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,008 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2,624 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,222 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,327 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2,168 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,434 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2,518 |
| 2017 | 53 | #2,426 |
| 2016 | 55 | #2,370 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2,238 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,183 |
| 2013 | 49 | #2,498 |
| 2012 | 56 | #2,302 |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,024 |
| 2010 | 51 | #2,438 |
| 2009 | 54 | #2,385 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2,010 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2,347 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2,325 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,012 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,057 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,014 |
| 2002 | 48 | #2,204 |
| 2001 | 58 | #1,896 |
| 2000 | 59 | #1,820 |
| 1995 | 60 | #1,565 |
| 1990 | 49 | #1,667 |
| 1985 | 39 | #1,625 |
| 1980 | 55 | #1,242 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,286 |
| 1970 | 46 | #1,228 |
| 1965 | 33 | #1,339 |
| 1960 | 17 | #1,993 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,626 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,582 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,686 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,030 |
| 1920 | 26 | #1,470 |
| 1915 | 31 | #1,165 |
| 1910 | 13 | #882 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Domenico
- Domenico Scarlatti Composer · 1685–1757
- Domenico Ghirlandaio Painter · 1448–1494
- Domenico Cimarosa Composer · 1749–1801
- Domenico Modugno Singer · 1928–1994
- Domenico Fontana Architect · 1543–1607
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Domenico in 2025?
Domenico ranked #2,425 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Domenico?
3,829 babies have been named Domenico in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Domenico most popular?
Domenico peaked in 1974, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Domenico a boy or girl name?
Domenico is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Domenico rising or falling?
Domenico has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Domenico?
Well-known people named Domenico include Domenico Scarlatti (composer), Domenico Ghirlandaio (painter), Domenico Cimarosa (composer).