How Many People Are Named Dominica?

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

Dominica
Very Rare
Latin

Dominica means 'Sunday' in Latin and it's incredibly rare, with only 1,798 people named Dominica living in the US today, making up just 1 in 183,564 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1979 with 56 births.

~1,798
Living in US
1 in 183,564
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sunday
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, versatility, and adaptability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,047
Worldwide Bearers
#29,551
Global Rank
🇨🇲 Cameroon
584
🇿🇦 South Africa
521
🇮🇩 Indonesia
424
🇵🇱 Poland
424
🇬🇭 Ghana
337
🇲🇽 Mexico
329
🇨🇱 Chile
300
🇦🇺 Australia
271
🇮🇳 India
264
🇦🇷 Argentina
248

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,798 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 52
543
Would be under 30 (23%)
1,127
Would be 30–60 (48%)
662
Would be over 60 (28%)

All 2,332 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
57
International
5

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

📜 Dominica Through the Generations

Over the decades, Dominica has maintained a steady presence among female names, though its usage has been declining since the peak year of 1979. Today, the majority of those named Dominica are middle-aged, with 49% falling within the 30-60 age range, while 23% are younger than 30 and 28% are over 60. This distribution suggests a balanced generational representation, indicating that the name has both historical roots and contemporary appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 217
California 133
Texas 36
Illinois 22
Massachusetts 19
New Mexico 16
Ohio 16
Florida 13
Louisiana 8
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Dominica

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dominica's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Dominica

How Many People Have the Name Dominica?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,798 people in the United States currently share the name Dominica. That works out to roughly 1 in every 183,564 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dominica a Common or Rare Name?

Dominica 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 Dominica Mean?

Dominica means "Sunday" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Dominica Most Popular?

The name Dominica reached peak popularity in 1979, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Dominica?

Approximately 1,798 people named Dominica live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,332. That works out to roughly 1 in 183,564 Americans.

Is Dominica a rare name?

Dominica is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 183,564 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dominica mean?

Dominica means "Sunday" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Dominica more male or female?

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

When was Dominica most popular?

Dominica peaked in 1979 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US1,798
All-Time Births2,332
1 in X1 in 183,564
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1979
World Rank#29,551
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.