How Many People Are Named Dominique?

Complete statistics for the name Dominique: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dominique
Very Rare
French

Dominique means 'lord' in French and has a regal touch. It's rare, with just 1 in 4,571 Americans bearing this name among 72,193 people today. The name peaked in popularity back in 1992.

~2,958
Living in US
1 in 112,052
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lord
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

93,977
Worldwide Bearers
#583
Global Rank
🇨🇲 Cameroon
11,210
🇭🇹 Haiti
7,583
🇳🇱 Netherlands
7,024
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
5,972
🇲🇿 Mozambique
5,280
🇧🇷 Brazil
5,014
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
4,525
🇩🇪 Germany
4,285
🇿🇦 South Africa
4,202
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
4,046

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
22,584 (31%)
♀ Female
49,609 (69%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
22,828
Would be under 30 (31%)
50,580
Would be 30–60 (68%)
757
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 74,165 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
61
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dominique Through the Generations

Dominique has seen its fair share of popularity over the decades, reaching its peak in 1992 when 4,671 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Dominique are aged between 30 and 60, making up 68% of the total, while 31% are under 30. Only 1% of those named Dominique are over 60, indicating a younger demographic overall.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 9,138
Texas 6,721
New York 5,598
Illinois 4,590
Florida 3,897
Michigan 3,193
Pennsylvania 2,840
Ohio 2,698
Georgia 2,389
Virginia 2,322

⭐ Famous People Named Dominique

Dominique is a unisex French name of Latin origin that means "of the Lord". It originated around the early 19th century. Dominique's name day is August 8.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dominique's French roots

📄 About the Name Dominique

How Many People Have the Name Dominique?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,958 people in the United States currently share the name Dominique. That works out to roughly 1 in every 112,052 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dominique a Common or Rare Name?

Dominique is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dominique Mean?

Dominique means "lord" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dominique in SSA data, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

When Was Dominique Most Popular?

The name Dominique reached peak popularity in 1992, with 4,671 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dominique?

Approximately 2,958 people named Dominique live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,958. That works out to roughly 1 in 112,052 Americans.

Is Dominique a rare name?

Dominique is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 112,052 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dominique mean?

Dominique means "lord" and comes from French origins.

Is Dominique more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 31% of people named Dominique are male and 69% are female.

When was Dominique most popular?

Dominique peaked in 1992 with 4,671 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,958
All-Time Births2,958
1 in X1 in 112,052
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1992
World Rank#583
Male %31%
Female %69%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.