boys' name · peaked 2012

Dominik

Every Dominik since 1916 — 10,337 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
0.080.150.230.318801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#986
among boys
Babies in 2025
232
named Dominik
Peak year
2012
533 babies
All-time total
10,337
since 1916

The story of Dominik

Dominik is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #986 in 2025 with 232 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1916, 10,337 American babies have been named Dominik. Its peak came in 2012, when 533 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

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 Dominik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Dominik 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 232 #986
2024 214 #1,038
2023 208 #1,049
2022 207 #1,064
2021 241 #938
2020 232 #946
2019 250 #881
2018 287 #790
2017 312 #754
2016 340 #720
2015 403 #646
2014 6 #15,095 434 #617
2013 458 #571
2012 533 #500
2011 9 #11,453 481 #526
2010 6 #15,499 422 #593
2009 6 #15,785 488 #540
2008 7 #14,258 444 #578
2007 6 #16,058 419 #600
2006 5 #17,896 388 #614
2005 359 #618
2004 326 #641
2003 6 #14,376 345 #605
2002 8 #11,421 377 #578
2001 242 #723
2000 193 #829
1995 5 #14,067 118 #1,023
1990 5 #13,567 44 #1,786
1985 19 #2,623
1980 11 #3,685
1975 7 #4,451
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Famous people named Dominik

  1. Dominik Duka Religious figure · b. 1943
  2. Dominik Hašek Athlete · b. 1965
  3. Dominik Hrbatý Tennis player · b. 1978
  4. Dominik Landertinger Athlete · b. 1988
  5. Dominik Windisch Athlete · b. 1989

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Dominik in 2025?

Dominik ranked #986 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 232 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Dominik?

10,337 babies have been named Dominik in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Dominik most popular?

Dominik peaked in 2012, when 533 newborns received the name.

Is Dominik a boy or girl name?

Dominik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Dominik rising or falling?

Dominik is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Dominik?

Well-known people named Dominik include Dominik Duka (religious figure), Dominik Hašek (athlete), Dominik Hrbatý (tennis player).

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