Holding steady.
Popularity of Dominigue since 1978
Babies named Dominigue per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 | 0 |
| 1980s | 134 | 35 |
| 1990s | 20 | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dominigue is a rare and unconventional respelling of Dominique, a name with French and Latin roots meaning 'of the Lord'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1978, but it remains exceptionally uncommon, with no rank in the top 1000 for any year. Its peak usage occurred in 1985, when a handful of newborns received the name. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but very low, with only occasional use across the decades. The name has not been associated with any particular state or region. As a modern variant, Dominigue reflects a trend of phonetic spelling rather than historical tradition, making it a distinctly contemporary choice.
Dominigue appears to be a respelling of Dominique, the French form of Dominic, from Latin Dominicus meaning 'of the Lord'. The name has been used in the United States since the late 20th century as a variant spelling, likely influenced by phonetic preferences. It remains a rare name with no strong historical or cultural tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dom, Nique
Sibling names for Dominigue
Names that share Dominigue's style, for a brother or sister.
