Dominque Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dominique has Latin origins, derived from the word 'Dominicus,' meaning 'belonging to the Lord.' It evolved through various forms in Latin and French, reflecting its Christian roots. The name is associated with strength and elegance, and while it has no direct biblical background, it is linked to the Lord's Day. Dominique gained popularity in the Middle Ages and continues to be a favored name today, with notable figures bearing the name across different fields.
The name Dominque is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dominque has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dominque' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3477th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 969th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3307th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9400th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4101st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 964th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3378th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 27734th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dominque' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dominque"
Pronunciation
/dɒmɪˈniːk/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Dominique is derived from the Latin name 'Dominicus,' which means 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of the Lord'. It is often associated with the word 'dominus', meaning 'lord' or 'master'.
Meaning
belonging to the Lord
Language Evolution
Dominicus (Latin), Dominique (Old French), Dominique (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Dominique gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in France, where it was often given to children born on a Sunday, as the name is associated with the Christian concept of the Lord's Day.
Variants & Derivatives
Dominic, Dominika, Domenico, Dom
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Dominique is viewed as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with creativity and strength. It remains popular in French-speaking countries and is used in various cultures around the world.
Famous People
Dominique Wilkins (American basketball player), Dominique Sanda (French actress), Dominique Strauss-Kahn (French economist and politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dominque"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dominque"
"Dominque" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3477th of 10718 | 140 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 969th of 16616 | 1,711 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3307th of 24088 | 475 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9400th of 23106 | 84 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4101st of 19264 | 235 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 964th of 27321 | 2,917 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3378th of 35406 | 713 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 27734th of 30306 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Dominque" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
54.72% 1925th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.93% 882nd/3685 |
32.65% 1461st/4475 |
15.25% 792nd/5194 |
24.14% 1525th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.31% 2901st/4582 |
- |
36.77% 2689th/7313 |
63.81% 4762nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dominque" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
75.49% 3053rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.58% 869th/3685 |
18.79% 841st/4475 |
16.52% 858th/5194 |
19.85% 1254th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.64% 2916th/4582 |
45.86% 2368th/5164 |
41.99% 3071st/7313 |
52.26% 3900th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dominque"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dominque" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.