Dominque
Dominque is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Belonging to the Lord; of the Master.
Origin and history
Dominque is a spelling variant of Dominique, originating from the Late Latin name Dominicus. It historically means 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of the Master'. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage as a given name for girls in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,872 babies in the United States have been named Dominque since 1880. It ranks #2839 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.4 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- NY (11.3 %)
- IL (10.2 %)
- MI (5.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 190 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,517 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,802 |
| 2000-2010 | 319 |
| 2010-2019 | 26 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Dom, Domi, Nikki
Fun facts
- Dominque is a common variant spelling of the traditional French name Dominique.
- The name experienced its highest U.S. usage during the 1980s and 1990s.