Dominic Basinger

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dominic Basinger — Lordly
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Dominic Basinger is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Dominic is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Dominic, Dominik or Dominick is a male given name common among Roman Catholics and other Latin-Romans. Originally from the late Roman-Italic name "Dominicus", its translation means "Lordly", "Belonging to God" or "of the Master". The most prominent Roman Catholic with the name, Saint Dominic, founded the Order of Preachers, also known as Dominican friars. Saint Dominic himself was named after Saint Dominic of Silos. The surname Basinger: Barbara Fugger (1419–1497), born Barbara Basinger, German businessperson and banker David Basinger (fl. from 1986), American academic Jeanine Basinger (born 1936), American film historian Kim Basinger (born 1953), American actress Michael Basinger (born 1951), American football player Simon Basinger (born 1957), French musicologist and essayist William Starr Basinger (1827–1910), American lawyer and scholar All pages with titles containing Basinger Dominic is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 48K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dominic reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dominic

Meaning: Lordly

Latin

Dominic, Dominik or Dominick is a male given name common among Roman Catholics and other Latin-Romans. Originally from the late Roman-Italic name "Dominicus", its translation means "Lordly", "Belonging to God" or "of the Master". The most prominent Roman Catholic with the name, Saint Dominic, founded the Order of Preachers, also known as Dominican friars. Saint Dominic himself was named after Saint Dominic of Silos.

Surname: Basinger

French

Barbara Fugger (1419–1497), born Barbara Basinger, German businessperson and banker David Basinger (fl. from 1986), American academic Jeanine Basinger (born 1936), American film historian Kim Basinger (born 1953), American actress Michael Basinger (born 1951), American football player Simon Basinger (born 1957), French musicologist and essayist William Starr Basinger (1827–1910), American lawyer and scholar All pages with titles containing Basinger

Advertisement

Geographic Distribution

The first name Dominic is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Dominic by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Dominic Basinger:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Dominic?
The first name Dominic originates from Latin. Dominic, Dominik or Dominick is a male given name common among Roman Catholics and other Latin-Romans. Originally from the late Roman-Italic name "Dominicus", its translation means "Lordly", "Belonging to God" or "of the Master". The most prominent Roman Catholic with the name, Saint Dominic, founded the Order of Preachers, also known as Dominican friars. Saint Dominic himself was named after Saint Dominic of Silos.
When was Dominic most popular?
The name Dominic reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Basinger?
The surname Basinger originates from French. Barbara Fugger (1419–1497), born Barbara Basinger, German businessperson and banker David Basinger (fl. from 1986), American academic Jeanine Basinger (born 1936), American film historian Kim Basinger (born 1953), American actress Michael Basinger (born 1951), American football player Simon Basinger (born 1957), French musicologist and essayist William Starr Basinger (1827–1910), American lawyer and scholar All pages with titles containing Basinger
What are the origins of the name Dominic Basinger?
The name Dominic Basinger combines two different traditions: the first name Dominic has Latin roots, while the surname Basinger originates from French.
Advertisement