Is Dominique a boy's or girl's name?

Dominique is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 23,435 recorded births.

When was Dominique most popular?

Dominique reached its peak popularity in 1985 with 3,299 births that year. It is currently ranked #2528 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Dominique?

Dominique is currently ranked #2528 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 50,730 babies since 1949.

Dominique

A French name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysFrenchDeclining Also a pet name

#2528▲ 262in 2024

Meaning & Origin

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Dominique is a baby name of French origin, the French form of Dominic, from the Latin Dominicus meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God.' Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order in the 13th century, and the name carries centuries of Catholic tradition.

Dominique works for both boys and girls, giving it a gender-fluid elegance unusual for a name with such deep Catholic roots. In France it's traditional; in America it gained exposure through gymnast Dominique Dawes and the broader French cultural influence on American naming. Sophisticated, spiritual, and timelessly Gallic.

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Popularity Over Time

Dominique was #501 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2528, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dominique
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	390	#2360	▼
2010s	1,709	#1422	▼
2000s	6,436	#553	▼
1990s	23,649	#137	▲
1980s	15,099	#284	▲
1970s	2,289	#699	▲
1960s	945	#1216	▲
1950s	208	#2765	▲
1940s	5	#5435	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dominique
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	70	#2528	+9 (14.8%)
2023	61	#2790	-21 (-25.6%)
2022	82	#2277	-7 (-7.9%)
2021	89	#2121	+1 (1.1%)
2020	88	#2083	-12 (-12.0%)
2019	100	#1948	-22 (-18.0%)
2018	122	#1694	-16 (-11.6%)
2017	138	#1581	-19 (-12.1%)
2016	157	#1467	+20 (14.6%)
2015	137	#1589	-7 (-4.9%)
2014	144	#1519	-57 (-28.4%)
2013	201	#1193	-13 (-6.1%)
2012	214	#1152	+6 (2.9%)
2011	208	#1172	-80 (-27.8%)
2010	288	#907	+10 (3.6%)
2009	278	#961	-98 (-26.1%)
2008	376	#780	-9 (-2.3%)
2007	385	#759	-73 (-15.9%)
2006	458	#628	-85 (-15.7%)
2005	543	#531	-44 (-7.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Dominique as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Dominique has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 23,435 births since 1912.

#1481

Current rank

23,435

Total births

1991

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Dominique be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Dominique is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2528. As a boy's name, it ranks #1481.

Dominique has two lives

Dominique, the baby name

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Dominique, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1949–2024) · Methodology