Dominik is a name of Polish origin and means "belonging to the Lord" or "master of the people". It is derived from the Latin word "dominus", which translates to "lord" in English.
The name Dominik has been popular throughout history, with several notable figures bearing this name. One of the most famous was Saint Dominic (also known as Dominikus), who founded the Dominican Order in the 13th century. He is honored as a saint by both the Catholic and Anglican churches.
In some cultures, the name Dominik may have variations or equivalents. For example, it can be spelled Dominykas in Lithuanian or Domingo in Spanish. However, regardless of its form, the name Dominik carries with it a sense of history, tradition, and spirituality that has endured for centuries.
The name Dominik has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past century in the United States. While only five boys were named Dominik each year from 1916 to 1973, there was a notable spike starting in 1977 with 13 births.
This trend continued throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with the highest number of Dominiks born in 1997 (165) and 1998 (167). The late 1990s to early 2000s marked a period of peak popularity for the name Dominik, with over 300 births each year from 1999 to 2004.
However, since 2005, the number of Dominiks born annually has begun to decline. After reaching a high of 488 in 2009, the total number of births has decreased steadily, with only 205 Dominiks born in 2022 and 208 in 2023.
In summary, while Dominik was once quite uncommon in the United States, it became increasingly popular from the late 1970s to the early 2000s. Despite a decline in popularity since then, Dominik remains an appealing choice for parents today, with nearly 10,000 boys named Dominik born in the U.S. over the past century.