Dominque
Every Dominque since 1965 — 6,282 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
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.