Dominique is of French origin, derived from the Late Latin 'Dominicus', which means 'of the Lord'. It is a unisex given name, though it is more commonly used for females. Dominique was popularized in France during the Middle Ages and has since been adopted by other countries, including Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, and the United States.
The name Dominique experienced a significant rise in popularity from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, peaking with 237 births in 1992. However, it has since declined, with recent years seeing only around 6 births annually. Overall, there were 2410 recorded births named Dominique between 1968 and 2023.