Dom
Boy name · English · Irish · Latin
Meaningof the Lord · English form of Dominic
- US rank
- #3,513
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,974 in 1959
32 babies were named Dom in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,027 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1928–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 53,476 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dom, 32 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dom would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDom first shows up in US birth records in 1928, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 97 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1959, when it reached #1,974.
- TrendDom has climbed 1,027 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,513. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedDom is most popular in Florida, where it ranks #912. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningDom is an English form of Dominic, which means “of the Lord”. Our records link it to English, Irish and Latin roots.
About the name Dom
Dom is a boy name of English, Irish and Latin origin meaning “of the Lord”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-dom”. US birth records list Dom for boys from 1928 to 2025, in 41 of those 98 years. Its best year was 1959, when it ranked #1,974 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,513, with 32 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1930s | 3.6 | 279,330 boys |
| 1940s | 1.0 | 1,010,101 boys |
| 1950s | 2.9 | 348,432 boys |
| 1960s | 4.8 | 209,205 boys |
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 boys |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 277,008 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 78,329 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Dom
What does the name Dom mean?
Dom means “of the Lord” in English, as a form of Dominic.
What is the origin of the name Dom?
Dom has English, Irish, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dom a boy or girl name?
Dom is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dom?
Dom ranked #3,513 for US boys in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 1959 (#1,974).