How Many People Are Named Dominque?
Complete statistics for the name Dominque: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dominque is a rare, feminine name with origins that evoke creativity and strength; only 1 in 54,071 Americans share this unique moniker, making it very special indeed; its peak popularity was in 1992, but today most people named Dominque are aged 30-60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 6,282 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dominque Through the Generations
Dominque has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1992 when 486 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Dominque are adults, with 80% falling within the 30-60 age range. Interestingly, there's a significant gap in the under-30 demographic, suggesting a shift away from the name in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dominque's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dominque
How Many People Have the Name Dominque?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,103 people in the United States currently share the name Dominque. That works out to roughly 1 in every 54,071 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dominque a Common or Rare Name?
Dominque 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 Dominque Mean?
Dominque means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dominque in SSA data, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.
When Was Dominque Most Popular?
The name Dominque reached peak popularity in 1992, with 486 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 Dominque?
Approximately 6,103 people named Dominque live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,282. That works out to roughly 1 in 54,071 Americans.
Is Dominque a rare name?
Dominque is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 54,071 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dominque mean?
Dominque means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dominque more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 38% of people named Dominque are male and 62% are female.
When was Dominque most popular?
Dominque peaked in 1992 with 486 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.