Dominique is of French origin, derived from the Latin 'Dominius', meaning 'Lord' or 'Master'. It is traditionally given to both males and females. In France, Dominique is a popular choice for girls, often preferred over its male counterpart, Dominique being more commonly used as a masculine name in other regions like Belgium and Quebec.
The name Dominique saw five newborns in 1985, with no additional babies bearing this name born since then.