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Dominique
UnisexFrench, Latin· “of the Lord”
- Meaning
- of the Lord
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- dah-muh-NEEK
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,468
- US babies 2025
- 121
- Best rank
- #170 (1991)
- Peak year
- 1991
Meaning and origin of Dominique
Dominique is a French and Latin name that means “of the Lord”.
Dominique is the French form of Dominic, from the Latin Dominicus, "of the Lord," based on dominus, "lord, master." Saint Dominic, the Spanish priest who founded the Dominican order in the thirteenth century, made the name widespread in Catholic Europe. In French, Dominique is used for both men and women, and in the English-speaking world it is more often a girl's name. The name has an elegant, French-accented sound. Dom, Nicky and Mimi are possible nicknames, and the Italian Domenica and Spanish Dominga are related feminine forms.
Popularity over time
Dominique first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 45 different years, starting in 1973. Its best national rank was #170 in 1991, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,869 babies. In 2025, 121 babies were named Dominique, and it ranked #1,468 nationally. That is 49% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,937 in 1920, #3,107 in 1950, #786 in 1980, #525 in 2000, #855 in 2010, and #1,468 in 2025. Of the 23,557 US boys named Dominique since records began, 47% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 5,083 babies. Since 2010, 3,159 more have been named Dominique.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Kasey, Cortney, Casey, and Ariel.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Dominique ranked highest in South Carolina, Ohio, and Georgia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | #623 | 7 |
| Ohio | #817 | 10 |
| Georgia | #936 | 9 |
| Tennessee | #953 | 6 |
| Texas | #1108 | 20 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Dominique is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 46% of US babies named Dominique were girls and 54% were boys.
Dominique is usually pronounced dah-muh-NEEK, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with D and ends in “-ue”.
Middle names for Dominique
A few middle names that flow with Dominique: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dominique
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dominique mean?
Dominique is a French and Latin name that means “of the Lord”.
What is the origin of the name Dominique?
Dominique has French and Latin roots. Dominique is the French form of Dominic, from the Latin Dominicus, "of the Lord," based on dominus, "lord, master." Saint Dominic, the Spanish priest who founded the Dominican order in the thirteenth century, made the name widespread in Catholic Europe.
Is Dominique a popular name?
Not especially. Dominique ranked #1,468 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Dominique a boy or girl name?
Dominique is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 46% of US babies named Dominique were girls and 54% were boys.
How do you pronounce Dominique?
Dominique is usually pronounced dah-muh-NEEK. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings