Domingo is a unique and distinctive name of Spanish origin. It comes from the Latin word "dominicus", which means "of the Lord". This name has been widely used in Spain and other Hispanic countries for centuries, often given to children born on Sundays or to boys whose parents wish them a prosperous life.
The name Domingo gained popularity during the Middle Ages when it was used by many Spanish nobles and royals. One of the most notable historical figures with this name is Domingo de Guzmán, a Spanish Catholic priest who founded the Dominican Order in the 13th century. This religious association became one of the most influential organizations within the Catholic Church, further popularizing the name Domingo.
In literature, Domingo has been used as a character's name in several works, such as "The Betrayed" by Gabriel García Márquez and "Domingo of the Daisy" by José María de Pereda. These appearances have helped to keep this name alive in contemporary culture.
Today, Domingo is still considered a classic Spanish name with a rich history and profound meaning. It is often chosen by parents who want to give their children a strong, traditional name with deep roots in Hispanic culture. Despite its age, the name Domingo remains timeless and continues to be given to boys born into families who cherish their heritage and want to honor it through their child's name.
The given statistics provide an overview of the number of births with the name Domingo in the United States over a span of nearly 140 years, from 1882 to 2023.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the number of births with the name Domingo was quite low, ranging from 5 to 14 births per year. However, there was a significant increase in popularity during the First World War years of 1917 and 1918, with 113 births each year.
The interwar period saw continued growth in popularity for the name Domingo, with over 100 births per year recorded from 1927 onwards. The highest number of births during this time was recorded in 1946 and 1947, with 190 births each year, likely influenced by post-World War II population growth.
The trend continued into the mid-20th century, with over 100 births per year from 1951 to 1970. However, there was a noticeable decline in popularity during the late 1970s and early 1980s, with fewer than 150 births per year recorded.
The latter half of the 20th century saw fluctuations in the popularity of the name Domingo, with peaks in the mid-1980s and late 1990s, but overall a decreasing trend. The turn of the century marked a significant decrease in popularity, with fewer than 100 births per year recorded from 2001 onwards.
Despite the decline in recent years, Domingo remains a name with historical significance in the United States, with a total of 14,213 births recorded over the nearly 140-year period.