boys' name · peaked 1947

Domingo

Every Domingo since 1882 — 14,400 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.050.10.150.218801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#2,025
among boys
Babies in 2025
74
named Domingo
Peak year
1947
195 babies
All-time total
14,400
since 1882

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

  1. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Politician · 1811–1888
  2. Domingo de Soto Philosopher · 1494–1560
  3. Domingo Tejera Soccer player · 1899–1969
  4. Domingo Caycedo Politician · 1783–1843
  5. 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).

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