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Dominique Unisex

Popularity: #880 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationdoh-mih-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, which means 'of the Lord'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in France, where it is commonly given to both boys and girls. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and is often associated with strength and leadership. It is also linked to Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order.

Trend Summary

Dominique has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Dominique
  • Dom

International Variants

  • Dominique (French)
  • Dominika (Polish)
  • Dominique (Dutch)
  • Dominica (Italian)

Famous people named Dominique

Dominique Wilkins is a former professional basketball player known for his time with the Atlanta Hawks.

Dominique Moceanu is an Olympic gymnast who was part of the U.S. women's gymnastics team that won gold in 1996.

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

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

Fictional characters named Dominique

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

Dominique is a character in the novel 'The Fountainhead' by Ayn Rand, representing a complex figure in the narrative.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dominique was first seen in the United States in 1949. Dominique has ranked as high as #173 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. 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
CA 9
39%
TX 8
35%
FL 6
26%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19495
19508
195112
195216
195310
195423
195522
195626
195711
195843
195937
196038
196141
196249
196376
1964114
196597
1966116
1967145
1968137
1969132
1970156
1971158
1972167
1973206
1974212
1975193
1976283
1977293
1978294
1979327
1980315
1981393
1982450
1983454
19841,254
19853,299
19862,944
19872,444
19881,905
19891,641
19901,946
19912,406
19922,885
19932,705
19942,389
19952,278
19962,547
19972,670
19982,159
19991,664
20001,264
20011,043
2002829
2003673
2004587
2005543
2006458
2007385
2008376
2009278
2010288
2011208
2012214
2013201
2014144
2015137
2016157
2017138
2018122
2019100
202088
202189
202282
202361
202470