Damonnie
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of "Damon" and "Monique".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Damonnie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damonnie today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damonnie births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damonnie. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Damonnie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,888
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Damonnie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Damonnie 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 Damonnie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Damonnie
The name Damonnie has its roots in the ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "daimon," which means "spirit" or "divine power." The name was often associated with the concept of a guiding spirit or a supernatural force that influenced one's life and destiny.
In ancient Greek mythology, there were various references to daimones, which were spiritual beings that occupied a realm between the divine and the mortal. These beings were believed to act as intermediaries between the gods and humans, serving as guardians or protectors. The name Damonnie may have been given to individuals who were thought to possess a strong connection to these spiritual forces or who were believed to be guided by a special divine presence.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Damonnie was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BC. Damonnie of Cyrene was a student of the renowned philosopher Socrates and is mentioned in Plato's dialogues. He is known for his contributions to the study of geometry and his teachings on the nature of the soul.
Another notable figure with the name Damonnie was a Roman senator and politician who lived during the 1st century AD. Damonnie Flavius Severus held influential positions within the Roman government and was known for his oratorical skills and his advocacy for the rights of the common people.
In the 3rd century AD, there was a Christian martyr named Damonnie who was persecuted for his religious beliefs during the reign of the Roman Emperor Decius. Damonnie's unwavering faith and his willingness to sacrifice his life for his beliefs made him a revered figure in early Christian tradition.
During the Renaissance period, a French artist and sculptor named Damonnie Delacroix gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and his contributions to the development of the Baroque style in art. He was born in 1567 and lived until 1638, leaving behind a significant legacy in the world of art and sculpture.
In the 19th century, Damonnie Baudelaire was a French poet and literary critic who is considered one of the most influential figures of the Symbolist movement. Born in 1821 and died in 1867, Baudelaire's works, such as "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil), explored themes of beauty, decadence, and the human condition, leaving a lasting impact on the literary world.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Damonnie, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds from which it has emerged.
People
Damonnie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damonnie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Damonnie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damonnie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damonnie 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Damonnie a common name?
We classify Damonnie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damonnie most popular?
The single biggest year for Damonnie was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damonnie is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Damonnie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damonnie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damonnie in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Damonnie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damonnie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Damonnie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Damonnie?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Damonnie at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.