Dominique Unisex

Popularity: #802 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationdoh-muh-NEEK / /dɔː.mɪˈniːk/

French; Latin

Meaning

French: 'of the Lord'; Latin: 'belonging to the Lord'

Historical & Cultural Background

Dominique is derived from the Latin name Dominicus, meaning 'of the Lord'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in French-speaking regions. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and is often associated with Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order. In modern times, Dominique is used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly given to girls in some cultures.

Trend Summary

Dominique has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

DamienDonovanDariusDominikDustin

Variants

  • Dominik
  • Dom

International Variants

  • Dominique (French)
  • Dominik (German)
  • Domenico (Italian)
  • Domenique (French)

Famous people named Dominique

Dominique Wilkins is a retired American basketball player known for his time with the Atlanta Hawks.

Dominique Moceanu is a former American gymnast who won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn is a French economist and former managing director of the International Monetary Fund.

Dominique Sanda is a French actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Conformist'.

Fictional characters named Dominique

Dominique Deveraux is a character from the television series 'Dynasty', known for her glamorous and scheming personality.

Dominique is a character in the novel 'Atlas Shrugged' by Ayn Rand, representing the struggle between individualism and collectivism.

Sibling Suggestions

DanielDavidDorianDanteDerekDamon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dominique was first seen in the United States in 1912. Dominique has ranked as high as #323 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Dominique has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dominique (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 18
24%
GA 9
12%
SC 8
11%
IN 6
8%
MI 6
8%
OH 6
8%
CA 6
8%
VA 5
7%
NV 5
7%
PA 5
7%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19125
19206
19507
19525
19535
19556
19577
195812
19605
19619
196211
196313
196419
196519
196623
196723
196831
196944
197043
197146
197258
197373
197485
197590
197699
1977122
1978101
1979122
1980124
1981129
1982253
1983318
1984406
1985384
1986523
1987684
19881,029
19891,233
19901,485
19911,869
19921,786
19931,449
19941,238
1995918
1996718
1997652
1998457
1999409
2000422
2001367
2002379
2003328
2004311
2005304
2006275
2007275
2008288
2009296
2010248
2011271
2012279
2013255
2014221
2015237
2016213
2017209
2018192
2019171
2020170
2021173
2022135
2023141
2024122