What does Dominik mean?
Dominik means “Belonging to the Lord”.
Dominik is an established form of Dominic in several European languages, including German, Polish, Czech, and Hungarian. The name ultimately comes from Latin dominicus, meaning “belonging to the Lord.” Its Christian history also connects it with Sunday, the day traditionally described as the Lord’s day.
Dom and Niko provide different informal options, while Dominic is the closest English spelling comparison. Pronunciation varies across languages, especially stress and vowel sounds, so the k does not imply one universal spoken form. Families may choose Dominik to honor a relative or preserve a language tradition while keeping a name that remains visibly connected with the broader Dominic family.
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How popular is Dominik?
United States · 2025Explore how often Dominik is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #986 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Dominik
- 232 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 8.4% More than 2024
Dominik over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #986 | 232 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,038 | 214 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,049 | 208 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,064 | 207 |
| 2021 | Boys | #938 | 241 |
| 2020 | Boys | #946 | 232 |
| 2019 | Boys | #881 | 250 |
| 2018 | Boys | #790 | 287 |
| 2017 | Boys | #754 | 312 |
| 2016 | Boys | #720 | 340 |
| 2015 | Boys | #646 | 403 |
| 2014 | Boys | #617 | 434 |
| 2014 | Girls | #15,095 | 6 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Dominic
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Belonging to the Lord
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Niko
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Victory of the people
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Oliver
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree
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Henry
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Estate ruler
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William
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- Resolute protection
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Lucas
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Man from Lucania
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