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

Dominque is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 2,410 recorded births.

When was Dominque most popular?

Dominque reached its peak popularity in 1985 with 314 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Dominque?

Dominque is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 3,872 babies in the U.S. since 1965. Its peak was in 1985.

Dominque

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

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Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Dominque is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, a variant spelling of Dominique, from the Latin dominicus, meaning 'of the Lord, belonging to God.' Dominique is the French form of Dominic and was long used as both a masculine and feminine name in France.

Dominque is a simplified spelling of the French Dominique, used in mid-to-late 20th century American records. Like Dominique, it carries the quiet devotion of its Latin meaning — a name that belongs, at its root, to the sacred.

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Popularity Over Time

Dominque has 47+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1965.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dominque
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	26	#14781	▼
2000s	319	#5434	▼
1990s	1,802	#1085	▲
1980s	1,517	#1603	▲
1970s	190	#4043	▲
1960s	18	#6260	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(47 years, 1965–2013)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dominque
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2013	7	#13561	-1 (-12.5%)
2012	8	#12545	+3 (60.0%)
2011	5	#17517	-1 (-16.7%)
2010	6	#15499	-7 (-53.8%)
2009	13	#9037	-2 (-13.3%)
2008	15	#8229	-8 (-34.8%)
2007	23	#5952	+5 (27.8%)
2006	18	#6941	+1 (5.9%)
2005	17	#6916	-9 (-34.6%)
2004	26	#4974	-6 (-18.8%)
2003	32	#4131	-17 (-34.7%)
2002	49	#2982	+5 (11.4%)
2001	44	#3155	-38 (-46.3%)
2000	82	#2021	-23 (-21.9%)
1999	105	#1601	-18 (-14.6%)
1998	123	#1395	-24 (-16.3%)
1997	147	#1220	-11 (-7.0%)
1996	158	#1151	-8 (-4.8%)
1995	166	#1076	-31 (-15.7%)
1994	197	#942	-28 (-12.4%)

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

Dominque as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Dominque has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 2,410 births since 1968.

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Current rank

2,410

Total births

1992

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Dominque be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Dominque is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it is not currently ranked. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1965–2013) · Methodology