Dominique Unisex

Popularity: #897 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: doh-mih-NEEK //dɔː.mɪˈniːk//

Origin: French; Latin

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dominique originates from the Latin name Dominicus, which means "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord." This Latin term derives from the word "dominus," meaning "lord" or "master." The name entered the French language as Dominique, where it became a popular given name, particularly for girls. The transition from Latin to French occurred during the medieval period, as Latin evolved into the various Romance languages, with the name gaining prominence in France by the 12th century.

Historically, the name is closely associated with Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order in the 13th century. Saint Dominic, born in 1170 in Spain, was canonized in 1234, and his influence helped popularize the name throughout Europe.

The Dominican Order played a significant role in the Catholic Church, particularly in education and preaching, which further solidified the name's religious significance. The name Dominique has also appeared in various historical texts and translations, including the works of notable theologians and scholars during the Renaissance.

Culturally, the name Dominique carries connotations of piety and devotion, reflecting its roots in Christianity. It has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing strength and faith.

The name's feminine form, Dominique, has been used in literature and art, reinforcing its cultural resonance. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its rich historical background and the legacy of Saint Dominic, which continues to inspire those who bear the name.

Famous people named Dominique

In this section, you will find notable people named Dominique. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dominique who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Dominique who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Dominique Dawes is a retired gymnast best known for her performances in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, 2000 Sydney Olympics, and as a member of the Magnificent Seven.

Dominique Moceanu is a retired gymnast best known for her gold medal win at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and her role in the Magnificent Seven.

Dominique Swain is an actress best known for her roles in Lolita, Face/Off, and Alpha Dog.

Fictional characters named Dominique

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Dominique Deveraux is a fictional character from the soap opera Dynasty. She is a wealthy and ambitious businesswoman known for her fierce rivalry with the Carrington family.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Dominique, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DanielleDaphneDianaDelphineDariaDahlia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Dominique. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DominicaDomenicaDomeniqueDemiDoraDaphneDeliaDahlia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dominique was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Dominique has ranked as high as #158 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, 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)

The name Dominique is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dominique was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dominique.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 172 121 51
2024 193 123 70
2023 203 141 62
2022 217 135 82
2021 264 173 91
2020 258 170 88
2019 271 171 100
2018 314 192 122
2017 348 209 139
2016 370 213 157
2015 374 237 137
2014 365 221 144
2013 456 255 201
2012 493 279 214
2011 479 271 208
2010 536 248 288
2009 574 296 278
2008 664 288 376
2007 661 275 386
2006 733 275 458
2005 847 304 543
2004 898 311 587
2003 1,001 328 673
2002 1,208 379 829
2001 1,410 367 1,043
2000 1,686 422 1,264
1999 2,073 409 1,664
1998 2,616 457 2,159
1997 3,322 652 2,670
1996 3,265 718 2,547
1995 3,196 918 2,278
1994 3,627 1,238 2,389
1993 4,154 1,449 2,705
1992 4,671 1,786 2,885
1991 4,275 1,869 2,406
1990 3,431 1,485 1,946
1989 2,874 1,233 1,641
1988 2,934 1,029 1,905
1987 3,128 684 2,444
1986 3,467 523 2,944
1985 3,683 384 3,299
1984 1,660 406 1,254
1983 772 318 454
1982 703 253 450
1981 522 129 393
1980 439 124 315
1979 449 122 327
1978 395 101 294
1977 415 122 293
1976 382 99 283
1975 283 90 193
1974 297 85 212
1973 279 73 206
1972 225 58 167
1971 204 46 158
1970 199 43 156
1969 176 44 132
1968 168 31 137
1967 168 23 145
1966 139 23 116
1965 116 19 97
1964 133 19 114
1963 89 13 76
1962 60 11 49
1961 50 9 41
1960 43 5 38
1959 37 0 37
1958 55 12 43
1957 18 7 11
1956 26 0 26
1955 28 6 22
1954 23 0 23
1953 15 5 10
1952 21 5 16
1951 12 0 12
1950 15 7 8
1949 5 0 5
1920 6 6 0
1912 5 5 0

Top States for Dominique (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 26
27%
CA 15
15%
GA 9
9%
SC 8
8%
IN 6
6%
FL 6
6%
MI 6
6%
OH 6
6%
PA 5
5%
VA 5
5%
NV 5
5%