Dominica

Girl name

Dominica has been given to 2,338 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1979.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,338

Peak year

1979 (56 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1909

10-year trend

▼ -57%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Dominica — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Dominicboy

194,676 babies since 1885

Dominickboy

67,447 babies since 1881

Domenicagirl

3,503 babies since 1898

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Shenagirl

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Latrinagirl

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Tashiagirl

2,359 babies since 1962

Kizzygirl

2,359 babies since 1977

Cassigirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Dominica?

Dominica has been given to 2,338 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dominica peak?

Dominica peaked in 1979, when 56 babies were given the name.

Is Dominica a girl or boy name?

Dominica is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Dominica are girls).

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