Damonique
A feminine form of the Latin name Dominicus meaning "belonging to the lord".
Name Census estimates that about 208 living Americans carry the first name Damonique. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Damonique today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damonique births was 1996 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damonique. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
208
~ 1 in 1,647,857 Americans
Peak year
1996
19 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2005 SSA rank
#17,111
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Damonique: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Damonique from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 129 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Damonique remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damonique by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Damonique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Damonique
The given name Damonique is a relatively modern and rare name, originating from a combination of the Greek name Damon and the French feminine suffix "-ique". The name Damon itself has its roots in the Greek word "damas", which means "to tame" or "to subdue".
In Greek mythology, Damon was a figure known for his unwavering friendship and loyalty to Pythias. Their story has become a symbol of true friendship, with Damon being willing to sacrifice his life for his friend. However, there is no direct historical evidence linking the name Damonique to this specific mythological figure.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Damonique are from the late 20th century, primarily in the United States. It is believed to have been created as a unique and feminine variation of the more common name Damon, likely inspired by the rise in popularity of unique and distinctive names during that time period.
While the name Damonique is relatively rare, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Damonique Wilkerson, an American writer and poet who published her first collection of poems in 1992.
Another notable figure was Damonique Jones, an American basketball player who played for the University of Memphis in the early 2000s and later went on to play professionally in Europe.
In the world of music, Damonique Milly was a French singer and songwriter who gained popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s with her blend of pop and R&B styles.
Damonique Stevenson, an American artist and sculptor, gained recognition for her works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage in the early 21st century.
Lastly, Damonique Williams was an American actress and model who appeared in several television shows and films in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
While the name Damonique is not as widespread as some other names, it has a unique and distinctive quality that sets it apart. Its origins can be traced back to Greek mythology and the concept of friendship and loyalty, while its modern usage reflects a desire for individuality and creativity in naming.
People
Damonique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damonique as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Damonique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damonique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 208 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damonique going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,647,857 US residents.
Is Damonique a common name?
We classify Damonique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 215 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damonique most popular?
The single biggest year for Damonique was 1996, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damonique is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Damonique a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damonique in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.