Dominique
Dominique is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Belonging to the Lord or born on Sunday.
Origin and history
Dominique is a unisex name of French origin derived from the Late Latin name Dominicus. Historically popular in France, it gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Though used for both sexes, it is more commonly given to females in contemporary U.S. records.
Popularity in the United States
50,786 babies in the United States have been named Dominique since 1880. It ranks #577 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1657.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.9 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 208 |
| 1960-1970 | 945 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,289 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,099 |
| 1990-2000 | 23,649 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,437 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,710 |
| 2020-2029 | 444 |
Famous people named Dominique
- Dominique Dawes: Gymnast, Olympian
- Dominique Swain: Actress
- Dominique Dunne: Actress
Nicknames
Dom, Domi, Nikki
Fun facts
- Dominique is traditionally used for both boys and girls in French-speaking countries and in the United States.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.