Total births
10,242
Boys' name · since 1916
Dominik
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 10,242 babies named Dominik, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1038
- among boys today
- 10,242
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Dominik is the #1038 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 10,242 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Dominik recorded 10,242 times among boys since 1916, holding rank #1038 nationally today, ahead of 93% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- #1038 among boys today
- 10,242 born since 1916
- 2010s peak decade
- 93% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dominik is currently the #1038 boys' name in America, more common than 93% of boys - 10,242 born since 1916, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1038
- among boys today
- 10,242
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Dominik vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1038
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 93% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Dominik was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
533 babies were named Dominik in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Dominik compares
10,242 Top 8% higher than 92% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dominik's all-time total is 28x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dominik | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 10,242 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 533 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dominik's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dominik's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 88% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 12%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 533, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dominik at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#1,038
Active since
1916
Dominik popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 533
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Dominik popularity over time - girls
95 total births recorded since 1986 (Dominik as girls' name)
Dominik by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dominik's strongest decade.
3,920 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Dominik births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1970s 57
1970s
57 births
- 1980s 202
1980s
202 births
- 1990s 1,143
1990s
1,143 births
- 2000s
2000s
3,581 births
- 2010s
2010s
3,920 births
- 2020s 1,334
2020s
1,334 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 3,920 births (38% of all-time use).
How Dominik compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dominik's total volume
Dominik vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dominik by state
Where Dominik concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,374 | 13.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 927 | 9.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 736 | 7.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 574 | 5.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 530 | 5.2% |
| #6 | Florida | | 491 | 4.8% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 357 | 3.5% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 348 | 3.4% |
California share of Dominik's total US births 13.4%
Even split
1,374 of 10,242 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 38 reporting states.
Dominik appears in 38 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dominik? ▼
Dominik has been given to 10,242 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1038 as of the latest data. 533 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Dominik most popular? ▼
Dominik was most popular in the 2010s decade with 3,920 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Dominik most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dominik are California (1,374 births), Texas (927 births), Illinois (736 births).
How long has the name Dominik been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dominik since 1916 -- 110 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Dominik? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dominic, Dominick, Dominique, Domingo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dominik's data
- Dominik's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (3,920 total births) through the 2020s (1,334) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Dominiks (1,374 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dominik
Nearby Names Like Dominik
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dominik
Dominic Boy
#107 193,424 births
Dominick Boy
#550 67,180 births
Dominique Boy
#1473 23,557 births
Domingo Boy
#1864 14,374 births
Domenic Boy
#2373 11,066 births
Compare Dominik side by side: Dominik vs Dominic Dominik vs Dominick Dominik vs Dominique
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dominik
Nael #1037
1,458 births · Peak 2025
Menachem #1039
7,063 births · Peak 2024
Lev #1036
2,999 births · Peak 2025
Thatcher #1040
4,955 births · Peak 2021
Bronson #1035
10,693 births · Peak 2015
Josias #1041
3,517 births · Peak 2025
Cashton #1034
2,891 births · Peak 2024
Leighton #1042
9,411 births · Peak 2019
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dominik: #1038 Boys' Name - 10,242 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dominik. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dominik draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.