Dominiq
Primarily a boy's name of Latin origin with 319 recorded births. Also given to 5 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 319 Americans have ever been named Dominiq. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and peaked modestly at 19 births in 2002 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Dominiq ranks #12752 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Dominiq is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, a variant spelling of Dominic, from the Latin Dominicus, meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God,' from dominus (lord, master). Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order in the 13th century.
Dominiq gives the classic Dominican saint's name a streamlined, modern look — dropping the final -c for a cleaner, more contemporary feel.
EtymologyShow more
Dominiq first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1995. First appearing in the 1990s, Dominiq emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Latin classification suggests a path from latin linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dominiq was #5569 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12752, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 20 | #12729 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 122 | #7282 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 137 | #5861 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 40 | #7126 | — |
The Story of Dominiq
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Dominiq is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Dominiq are most likely born between 1995 and 2012.
How rare is Dominiq?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Dominiq — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2000s with 137 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Dominiq by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #12752 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12698 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12836 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12628 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11125 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7749 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11118 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5616 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7192 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7180 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5029 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5538 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5490 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6785 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5877 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8481 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5723 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5595 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6325 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5569 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Dominiq as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Dominiq has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024