Domingo
Every Domingo since 1882 — 14,400 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Domingo
Domingo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,025 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 14,400 American babies have been named Domingo. Its peak came in 1947, when 195 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Domingo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Domingo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 74 | #2,025 |
| 2024 | — | — | 86 | #1,864 |
| 2023 | — | — | 82 | #1,916 |
| 2022 | — | — | 90 | #1,808 |
| 2021 | — | — | 85 | #1,823 |
| 2020 | — | — | 81 | #1,836 |
| 2019 | — | — | 76 | #1,942 |
| 2018 | — | — | 73 | #1,999 |
| 2017 | — | — | 75 | #1,924 |
| 2016 | — | — | 56 | #2,344 |
| 2015 | — | — | 57 | #2,307 |
| 2014 | — | — | 57 | #2,305 |
| 2013 | — | — | 72 | #1,934 |
| 2012 | — | — | 73 | #1,949 |
| 2011 | — | — | 59 | #2,211 |
| 2010 | — | — | 68 | #2,020 |
| 2009 | — | — | 68 | #2,037 |
| 2008 | — | — | 100 | #1,583 |
| 2007 | — | — | 94 | #1,639 |
| 2006 | — | — | 104 | #1,470 |
| 2005 | — | — | 112 | #1,345 |
| 2004 | — | — | 85 | #1,558 |
| 2003 | — | — | 98 | #1,375 |
| 2002 | — | — | 106 | #1,284 |
| 2001 | — | — | 73 | #1,619 |
| 2000 | — | — | 94 | #1,353 |
| 1995 | — | — | 103 | #1,128 |
| 1990 | — | — | 153 | #824 |
| 1985 | — | — | 130 | #778 |
| 1980 | — | — | 148 | #715 |
| 1975 | — | — | 172 | #619 |
| 1970 | — | — | 182 | #602 |
| 1965 | — | — | 172 | #582 |
| 1960 | — | — | 171 | #601 |
| 1955 | — | — | 173 | #561 |
| 1950 | — | — | 162 | #535 |
| 1945 | — | — | 137 | #514 |
| 1940 | — | — | 122 | #528 |
| 1935 | — | — | 132 | #497 |
| 1930 | — | — | 139 | #505 |
| 1925 | — | — | 142 | #511 |
| 1920 | — | — | 123 | #552 |
| 1915 | — | — | 77 | #664 |
| 1910 | — | — | 24 | #584 |
| 1905 | — | — | 11 | #755 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #976 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Domingo
- Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Politician · 1811–1888
- Domingo de Soto Philosopher · 1494–1560
- Domingo Tejera Soccer player · 1899–1969
- Domingo Caycedo Politician · 1783–1843
- Domingo Tarasconi Soccer player · 1903–1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Domingo in 2025?
Domingo ranked #2,025 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Domingo?
14,400 babies have been named Domingo in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Domingo most popular?
Domingo peaked in 1947, when 195 newborns received the name.
Is Domingo a boy or girl name?
Domingo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Domingo rising or falling?
Domingo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Domingo?
Well-known people named Domingo include Domingo Faustino Sarmiento (politician), Domingo de Soto (philosopher), Domingo Tejera (soccer player).