Dominica
Every Dominica since 1909 — 2,338 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dominica
Dominica is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,659 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1909, 2,338 American babies have been named Dominica. Its peak came in 1979, when 56 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 Dominica stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dominica year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,659 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,500 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,530 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,881 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,619 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,092 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,493 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,495 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,559 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,109 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,124 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,411 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,311 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,905 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,769 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,027 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,378 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,814 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,165 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,661 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,618 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,420 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,578 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,803 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,128 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,833 |
| 1995 | 37 | #3,109 |
| 1990 | 47 | #2,534 |
| 1985 | 50 | #2,113 |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,916 |
| 1975 | 32 | #2,469 |
| 1970 | 31 | #2,410 |
| 1965 | 24 | #2,486 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,866 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,874 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,152 |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,021 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,334 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,338 |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,213 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,965 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,694 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,209 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dominica in 2025?
Dominica ranked #13,659 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dominica?
2,338 babies have been named Dominica in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dominica most popular?
Dominica peaked in 1979, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Dominica a boy or girl name?
Dominica is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dominica rising or falling?
Dominica is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.