Dom
A unisex given name, a form of Dominic or Dominique.
Every Dom since 1928 — 424 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dom
Dom is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,531 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1928, 424 American babies have been named Dom. Its peak came in 2025, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Dom stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dom year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3,531 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,826 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,783 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,493 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,808 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,579 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,633 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,749 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,798 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,321 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,561 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,308 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,100 |
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| 1970 | 10 | #3,124 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,634 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,176 |
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| 1930 | 7 | #3,373 |
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Famous people named Dom
- Dom Pérignon Politician · 1639–1715
- Dom Justo Takayama Religious figure · 1552–1615
- Dom DeLuise Actor · 1933–2009
- Dom Mintoff Politician · 1916–2012
- Dom Dwyer Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dom mean?
A unisex given name, a form of Dominic or Dominique.
How popular is the name Dom in 2025?
Dom ranked #3,531 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dom?
424 babies have been named Dom in the United States since 1928, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dom most popular?
Dom peaked in 2025, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Dom a boy or girl name?
Dom is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dom rising or falling?
Dom is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dom?
Well-known people named Dom include Dom Pérignon (politician), Dom Justo Takayama (religious figure), Dom DeLuise (actor).