How Many People Are Named Dominga?

Complete statistics for the name Dominga: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dominga
Very Rare
Spanish

Dominga, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,845 people in the U.S., making up 1 in 178,818 Americans. The majority of those named Dominga are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school name.

~1,845
Living in US
1 in 178,818
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spanish for 'dominant'
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

25,811
Worldwide Bearers
#3,226
Global Rank
🇧🇴 Bolivia
7,086
🇪🇸 Spain
4,553
🇨🇱 Chile
4,270
🇧🇷 Brazil
4,225
🇪🇨 Ecuador
2,920
🇨🇺 Cuba
1,265
🇺🇾 Uruguay
894
🇮🇹 Italy
247
🇨🇦 Canada
75
🇮🇳 India
41

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1 (0%)
♀ Female
1,845 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 79
386
Would be under 30 (10%)
479
Would be 30–60 (12%)
3,147
Would be over 60 (78%)

All 4,012 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
92
Modern Appeal
8
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dominga Through the Generations

Dominga has seen its peak popularity in 1925 when 102 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a steady presence, though it's now rising again. With 386 under-30, 479 aged 30-60, and 3,147 over 60, Dominga's bearers are predominantly older, with 78% being over 60 years old.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,617
California 114
New Mexico 31
Alabama 18
Hawaii 17
Colorado 6
New York 5

⭐ Famous People Named Dominga

Dominga is a feminine version of the name Domingo. Notable people with the name include:Dominga Sotomayor Castillo Dominga Lucía Molina Dominga Ortiz Dominga Ortiz Orzúa…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dominga's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Dominga

How Many People Have the Name Dominga?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,845 people in the United States currently share the name Dominga. That works out to roughly 1 in every 178,818 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dominga a Common or Rare Name?

Dominga is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dominga Mean?

Dominga means "Spanish for 'dominant'" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dominga in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dominga Most Popular?

The name Dominga reached peak popularity in 1925, with 102 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dominga?

Approximately 1,845 people named Dominga live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,012. That works out to roughly 1 in 178,818 Americans.

Is Dominga a rare name?

Dominga is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 178,818 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dominga mean?

Dominga means "Spanish for 'dominant'" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Dominga more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dominga are male and 100% are female.

When was Dominga most popular?

Dominga peaked in 1925 with 102 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,845
All-Time Births4,012
1 in X1 in 178,818
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age79
Peak Year1925
World Rank#3,226
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.