Declining since 1986, #3,130 for girls today.
Popularity of Dominique since 1912
Babies named Dominique per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 208 | 42 |
| 1960s | 945 | 197 |
| 1970s | 2,289 | 839 |
| 1980s | 15,099 | 5,083 |
| 1990s | 23,649 | 10,981 |
| 2000s | 6,437 | 3,245 |
| 2010s | 1,710 | 2,296 |
| 2020s | 444 | 863 |
Meaning & origin
Dominique is a unisex name of French origin that peaked in popularity in 1985, when it ranked highest in U.S. usage. Since 1986, its popularity has been steadily falling, and in 2025 it ranked 3130th, with approximately 1 in 31515 newborns receiving the name. Its strongest years were in the 1980s, and it appears most frequently in North Carolina and Florida. The name carries a solid religious heritage via Saint Dominic, yet its French flair has kept it stylish for decades.
Dominique is the French form of the Latin name Dominicus, meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God.' It originated as a religious name in the early Christian era, later popularized by Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order. The name became widely used in France and other Catholic regions, and as a unisex name in English-speaking countries from the mid-20th century.
Where Dominique is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Dominique” around the world
Where Dominique lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dom, Nique, Mickey
Sibling names for Dominique
Names that share Dominique's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Danielle, Monique, Antoinette, Yvette, Simone, Angelle, Chantal, Charisse, Alexzandra, Niccole, Deserie, Domanique, Martinique, Monigue, Moniqua, Pascale, Raechelle, Anjelique, Antonique, Damonique, Jaquelyne, Monquie, Andrienne, Angeligue, Cherine, Dessiree, Michole, Shandale
Brothers: Damien, Antoine, Julien, Matthieu, Xavier, Deangelo, Domanick, Antuane, Dimetrius, Dshaun
Names like Dominique
Names whose popularity has moved with Dominique's over the last 50 years.
