Unisex name · peaked 1992

Dominque

Every Dominque since 1965 — 6,282 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.050.10.150.218801900192019401960198020002020GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Dominque
Peak year
1992
486 babies
All-time total
6,282
since 1965

The story of Dominque

Dominque is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1965, 6,282 American babies have been named Dominque — about 62% girls and 38% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1992, when 486 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dominque stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Dominque year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023 6 #11,188
2022 6 #11,230
2021 6 #11,127
2020 9 #8,242
2019 7 #10,013
2018
2017 6 #11,121
2016 5 #12,707
2015 12 #6,779
2014 14 #6,078
2013 7 #13,562 13 #6,342
2012 8 #12,546 11 #7,187
2011 5 #17,518 13 #6,336
2010 6 #15,500 10 #7,740
2009 13 #9,038 15 #5,880
2008 15 #8,229 15 #5,840
2007 23 #5,952 20 #4,681
2006 18 #6,941 22 #4,263
2005 17 #6,916 31 #3,258
2004 26 #4,975 30 #3,239
2003 32 #4,131 34 #2,868
2002 49 #2,982 33 #2,836
2001 44 #3,156 35 #2,702
2000 82 #2,021 45 #2,202
1995 166 #1,076 101 #1,139
1990 211 #910 198 #725
1985 314 #604 55 #1,294
1980 27 #3,148 22 #2,298
1975 17 #3,812 6 #4,974
1970 8 #5,954 5 #4,902
1965 5 #6,780
1960
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Dominque in 2025?

Dominque did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Dominque?

6,282 babies have been named Dominque in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Dominque most popular?

Dominque peaked in 1992, when 486 newborns received the name.

Is Dominque a boy or girl name?

Dominque is used for both: about 62% of babies named Dominque have been girls and 38% boys.

Is the name Dominque rising or falling?

Dominque is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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