Find out how popular the first name Domingue has been for the last 15 years (from 1976 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Domingue by gender

Based on the last 15 years of data, Domingue is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 78% of people named Domingue being female.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Domingue.

It's also interesting to see that despite Domingue being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 1990 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Domingue.

The history of the first name Domingue

The name Domingue is a French variation of the Spanish name Domingo, which in turn derives from the Latin Dominicus, meaning "of the Lord." It is related to the Italian name Domenico and the English name Dominic. The name's origins can be traced back to the early Christian era when it was used as a name for those born on the Lord's Day, or Sunday.

In the Middle Ages, the name Domingue was particularly popular in France and other parts of Western Europe. It was often given to children born on Sundays or during religious festivals dedicated to the Lord. The name held religious significance and was associated with piety and devotion.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Domingue was Domingue de Guzman (c. 1170-1221), a Spanish priest and the founder of the Dominican Order of Preachers. He was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 1234.

Another notable figure with the name Domingue was Domingue de Daza (1510-1592), a Spanish Dominican friar and theologian who played a significant role in the Council of Trent, a major ecumenical council of the Catholic Church held in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, Domingue Bouhours (1628-1702) was a French grammarian and critic whose works on language and literature were highly influential during his time.

Domingue Lefevre (1679-1736) was a French military engineer and cartographer who made significant contributions to the development of fortifications and mapmaking techniques.

Domingue Vivant Denon (1747-1825) was a French artist, writer, and archaeologist who served as the first director of the Louvre Museum in Paris. He is renowned for his detailed drawings and descriptions of ancient Egyptian monuments and artifacts.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Domingue, reflecting its French and Spanish origins, as well as its religious and cultural significance.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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