Our Dominican name database contains 10.003 Dominican first names and 2.259 Dominican surnames categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Dominican name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format and use it freely in your projects. The Dominican names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Dominican names as well. To create the Dominican name database we used 60.391 validated Dominican social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Dominican first names
In the Dominican Republic, parents typically pick a first name based on cultural and religious significance. Many parents choose traditional Spanish or Catholic names, such as Maria or Jose. They may also take inspiration from saints, biblical figures, or family members. Some parents also consider the meaning of the name and its compatibility with the child's surname. Ultimately, the decision is often a personal and meaningful one for the parents.
Popular Dominican male names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Carlos | 2.1% |
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José | 2.0% |
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Luis | 1.8% |
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Juan | 1.3% |
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Francisco | 1.2% |
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Miguel | 1.1% |
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Manuel | 1.1% |
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Victor | 1.0% |
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Rafael | 1.0% |
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Daniel | 0.9% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 60.391 Dominican social media profiles from which 36.471 (60%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Dominican female names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Carolina | 1.2% |
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Maria | 1.1% |
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Ana | 0.9% |
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Laura | 0.9% |
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Daniela | 0.8% |
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Katherine | 0.8% |
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Elizabeth | 0.8% |
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Paola | 0.7% |
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Patricia | 0.7% |
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Pamela | 0.7% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 60.391 Dominican social media profiles from which 23.920 (40%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Dominican surnames
In the Dominican Republic, the surname is inherited from the father. Children take on their father's surname, and women do not change their surname upon marriage. It is common for people to have multiple surnames, as they may have multiple surnames from both their father and mother's side of the family. In some cases, people may choose to use only one surname, typically the one from the father's side.
Last name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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Rodriguez | 2.4% |
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Martínez | 1.5% |
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Pérez | 1.5% |
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Garcia | 1.3% |
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Gonzalez | 1.3% |
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Sanchez | 1.2% |
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Diaz | 1.0% |
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Hernandez | 1.0% |
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Jimenez | 1.0% |
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Ramirez | 1.0% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 60.391 Dominican social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this last name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.