Unisex · #13,518 in 2026

Doninique

Current Rank
#13,518
Peak Rank
#6,031 (1985)
Total Babies
73
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #6,031 (73 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,519 (19 total)
👧As Girl Name
1985
First Year
1996
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#6031
Peak Rank
73
Total Count
9
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1989
First Year
1992
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#5519
Peak Rank
19
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Doninique

As a girl name

Doninique first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1985, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 11 Doniniques were born — ranking #6,031 that year. As of 2026, Doninique ranks #13,518 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 73 Doniniques have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Doninique first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 9 Doniniques were born — ranking #5,519 that year. As of 2026, Doninique ranks #8,435 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 19 Doniniques have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Doninique

Phonetically similar names — useful when Doninique is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Doninique

What does the name Doninique mean?
Doninique is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Doninique in 2026?
In 2026, Doninique ranks #13,518 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Doninique most popular?
Doninique reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #6,031 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Doninique a unisex name?
Yes — Doninique is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 79% of Doniniques assigned female and 21% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Doninique?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Doninique include Teresha, Ginia, Joany. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Doninique

Doninique is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 73 births in the dataset. Doninique's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #6,031. Use the chart and map above to compare Doninique's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.