Dominigue
A feminine name of French origin meaning "one who was born on Sunday".
Name Census estimates that about 200 living Americans carry the first name Dominigue. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 78.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Dominigue today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dominigue births was 1985 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dominigue. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
200
~ 1 in 1,713,772 Americans
Peak year
1985
33 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,783
Tracked since 1978
Gender
Gender distribution for Dominigue
Dominigue is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 211 total registrations, 46 (21.8%) were male and 165 (78.2%) were female.
Dominigue as a male name
- Ranked #8,783 in 1992
- 5 male births in 1992
- Peak: 1988 (14 births)
Dominigue as a female name
- Ranked #14,098 in 1993
- 5 female births in 1993
- Peak: 1985 (33 births)
Popularity
Dominigue: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dominigue from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 169 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dominigue by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dominigue during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dominigues live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Illinois, California recorded the most babies named Dominigue, while California, Illinois, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dominigue
The name Dominique has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to the Roman era. It is derived from the Latin word "dominicus," which means "belonging to the Lord" or "of the Lord." This name was initially used as a surname and referred to someone who was born on a Sunday, as Sunday was traditionally known as the "Lord's Day" in Christianity.
During the Middle Ages, the name Dominique gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the Roman Catholic Church. It was often given to children born on Sundays or to those who were dedicated to religious devotion. The name was also associated with Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order, who lived from 1170 to 1221.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dominique can be found in the 12th-century text "Vita Dominici," which chronicles the life of Saint Dominic. This text played a significant role in popularizing the name among the faithful.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Dominique. One of the most famous was Dominique de Gourgues, a French colonist and sailor who lived from 1530 to 1593. He is known for leading an expedition to Florida and avenging the massacre of French settlers by the Spanish.
Another prominent figure was Dominique Ingres, a French Neoclassical painter who lived from 1780 to 1867. He is renowned for his iconic works, such as "La Grande Odalisque" and "The Turkish Bath."
In the realm of literature, Dominique Aury, born in 1907 and died in 1998, was a French novelist and literary critic best known for her erotic novel "Story of O," published under the pseudonym Pauline Réage.
The name Dominique also graced the stage through the French actor and director Dominique Blanc, who was born in 1956. She has received numerous accolades for her performances in films and theater productions.
Lastly, Dominique Wilkins, an American former professional basketball player born in 1960, was a nine-time NBA All-Star and is considered one of the greatest dunkers in the history of the sport.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Dominique throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry associated with this name.
People
Dominigue + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dominigue: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dominigue?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 200 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dominigue going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,713,772 US residents.
Is Dominigue a common name?
We classify Dominigue as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dominigue most popular?
The single biggest year for Dominigue was 1985, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dominigue is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dominigue a female name?
Yes, 78.2% of people registered as Dominigue in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.