Dominique
How to say it: dom-ih-NEEK · /ˌdɑmɪˈnik/
French form of Dominic, from Latin 'Dominicus' meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God'.
Dominique was the 1,256th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 172 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 53% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,511 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,256 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 172 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,275 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −53% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,511 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 1990s, Dominique has faded to far below that high. Further softening looks likely.
What goes with it
Soft through the middle with a crisp finish, Dominique travels easily and carries a saintly air. Camille and Simone make natural companions.
Nicknames
- Dom
- Nikki
- Domi
Honouring a Dominique in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dominique is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Dominique
- Dominique de Villepin (born 1953)French politician and diplomat; 95th Prime Minister of France
- Dominique Strauss-Kahn (born 1949)French economist
- Dominique Sanda (born 1951)French actress
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