Domique
A feminine name of French origin meaning "belonging to the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 199 living Americans carry the first name Domique. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 67.1% of registrations being female. The average person named Domique today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Domique births was 1990 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Domique. 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
199
~ 1 in 1,722,384 Americans
Peak year
1990
23 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,845
Tracked since 1984
Gender
Gender distribution for Domique
Domique is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 207 total registrations, 68 (32.9%) were male and 139 (67.1%) were female.
Domique as a male name
- Ranked #10,845 in 2000
- 5 male births in 2000
- Peak: 1989 (14 births)
Domique as a female name
- Ranked #15,079 in 1999
- 5 female births in 1999
- Peak: 1985 (18 births)
Popularity
Domique: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Domique from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 115 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Domique 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 Domique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Domique
The name Domique has its roots in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "dominus," meaning "lord" or "master." This name was likely initially used as a title or honorific, signifying authority and power.
In the early centuries of the Christian era, the name Domique gained popularity among the Roman nobility and aristocracy. It was often bestowed upon those who held positions of influence and commanded respect. As the Roman Empire expanded, the name spread across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Roman influence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Domique can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentions a nobleman bearing this name in his work "Annals." This suggests that the name was already in use during the 1st century AD.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Domique continued to be used across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. It was sometimes associated with religious figures or those who held positions of authority within the church.
In the 12th century, a notable bearer of the name Domique was Domique de Séguret, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade. He was born around 1165 and died in the early 13th century.
Another prominent figure with this name was Domique de Guzman, a Spanish priest and founder of the Dominican Order. Born in 1170, he played a significant role in the fight against heresy and the spread of the Catholic faith in the 13th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Domique gained popularity among the Italian nobility. One notable figure was Domique Ghirlandaio, an Italian Renaissance painter born in 1449 who was known for his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
In the 17th century, the name Domique was borne by Domique Bouhours, a French grammarian and critic who was a member of the Académie française. He was born in 1628 and is renowned for his works on the French language and literature.
Another notable bearer of the name was Domique Ingres, a French Neoclassical painter born in 1780. He is celebrated for his masterpieces, such as "The Grand Odalisque" and "La Source," and is considered one of the most influential painters of the 19th century.
While the name Domique has its roots in ancient times, it has endured through the centuries and has been borne by numerous individuals who have left their mark on history, ranging from noblemen and religious figures to artists and scholars.
People
Domique + last name combinations
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Domique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Domique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 199 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Domique 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 1,722,384 US residents.
Is Domique a common name?
We classify Domique 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, 207 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Domique most popular?
The single biggest year for Domique was 1990, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Domique is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Domique a female name?
Yes, 67.1% of people registered as Domique 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.