Dominque
Dominque is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Of the Lord, belonging to God.
Origin and history
Dominque is a variant spelling of Dominique, derived from the Late Latin name Dominicus meaning 'of the Lord'. While traditionally common as a French given name for both sexes, in the United States it has been used for both boys and girls. Its usage as a male name in the U.S. has been relatively uncommon but steadily documented across the decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,410 babies in the United States have been named Dominque since 1880. It ranks #2645 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.6 %)
- CA (10.7 %)
- NC (8 %)
- GA (6.2 %)
- MI (5.3 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 105 |
| 1980-1990 | 620 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,274 |
| 2000-2010 | 280 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Nicknames
Dom, Dommy, Nic
Fun facts
- Dominque originated as a phonetic or alternative spelling of the French classic Dominique.
- Like its primary root Dominique, the name Dominque has appeared in U.S. birth records for both males and females.