"belonging to God, of the Lord"
Origin: Latin Dominicus from Dominus
Language: French
Dominique
Pronunciation: [ d-awm-ihn-EEK ]
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"born on Sunday, Sunday's child"
Origin: Latin Dominica
Language: French
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The Story of Dominique
Dominique is the French form of Dominic, from the Latin 'Dominicus,' meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God.' It derives from 'Dominus' (Lord, master), the same root as 'domain,' 'dominate,' and 'dominion.' The name was given to children born on Sunday (Dominica in Latin) or in devotion to the Lord. Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order in the 13th century. Dominique as a French form became common for both boys and girls in France and French-speaking countries.
Dominique peaked in the United States in the 1980s-90s, heavily influenced by Dominique Dawes, the Olympic gymnast, and the French cultural prestige of the name. It has been declining as French-origin names have given way to other styles, but retains a following in African-American and Caribbean communities.
In French culture, Dominique is fully gender-neutral — the nun song 'Dominique' by Soeur Sourire (The Singing Nun, 1963) became a #1 hit in the US. In American culture it skews feminine, often used in Black communities where French-Caribbean cultural influence is strong.
Historical Record
Dominique first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 50,725 babies have been named Dominique in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dominique is past its peak , currently ranked #2,541 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Singing Nun's song 'Dominique' hit #1 on the US charts in 1963, beating out The Beatles' early releases
- Dominique Dawes became the first African-American to win an individual Olympic medal in gymnastics in 1996
Dominique in Other Languages
Latin
Dominicus
French
Dominique
Italian
Domenica
Spanish
Dominica
Portuguese
Dominique
Popularity Over Time
#2,541
Current Rank
Peaked 1985
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Dominique
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Dominique Dawes
Athlete
1976
American gymnast who won gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the first African-American to win an individual gymnastics O...
American gymnast who won gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the first African-American to win an individual gymnastics Olympic medal
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Dominique Wilkins
Athlete
1960
NBA Hall of Fame basketball player nicknamed 'The Human Highlight Film' for his spectacular dunks
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Soeur Sourire (Dominique)
Musician
1933
Belgian Dominican nun known as The Singing Nun, whose song 'Dominique' hit #1 in the US in 1963
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,541
- Total SSA Count
- 70
- Cultural Origins
- French American Belgian Caribbean
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dominique
What does the name Dominique mean?
"belonging to God, of the Lord" (from Latin Dominicus from Dominus). "born on Sunday, Sunday's child" (from Latin Dominica). Dominique is the French form of Dominic, from the Latin 'Dominicus,' meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God.' It derives from 'Dominus' (Lord, master), the same root as 'domain,' 'dominate,' and 'dominion.' The name was given to children born on Sunday (Dominica in Latin) or in devotion to the Lord. Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order in the 13th century. Dominique as a French form became common for both boys and girls in France and French-speaking countries.
What is the origin of the name Dominique?
Dominique has Latin Dominicus from Dominus, Latin Dominica, French, American, Belgian, and Caribbean origins. In Latin Dominicus from Dominus, it means "belonging to God, of the Lord". In Latin Dominica, it means "born on Sunday, Sunday's child".
Is Dominique a boy or girl name?
Dominique is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #2541. As a boy name, it is ranked #1486. Dominique is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Dominique?
Dominique is pronounced d-awm-ihn-EEK.
How popular is the name Dominique?
Dominique is currently ranked #2541 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Dominique?
Common nicknames for Dominique include Dom, Nikki, and Domi.
What are good middle names for Dominique?
Popular middle name pairings include Dominique Marie, Dominique Claire, Dominique Renee, Dominique Louise, Dominique Elise, Dominique Nicole, and Dominique Simone.
What are good sibling names for Dominique?
Names that pair well with Dominique as siblings include Monique, Renee, Pascal, Laurent, Chantal, Nathalie, and Thierry.
How many syllables does Dominique have?
Dominique has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Dominique a common or rare name?
Dominique is an uncommon name, ranked #2541 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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Are there other spellings for Dominique?
Related spellings include Dominga.
About the Name Dominique
Dominique is a girl name with French, American, Belgian, and Caribbean origins . The name means "belonging to God, of the Lord" in Latin Dominicus from Dominus .
Is Dominique a boy or girl name? Dominique is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,541 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,486. Dominique is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dominique is currently ranked #2,541 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Dominique has 3 syllables and is pronounced d-awm-ihn-EEK, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Dominique include Dom, Nikki, and Domi. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dominique include Dominga . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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