Demingo
Possible derivative of the Spanish name Domingo, meaning "Lord's day".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Demingo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demingo today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demingo births was 1977 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demingo. 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 Demingo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1977
6 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#5,299
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Demingo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demingo 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 Demingo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Demingo
The given name Demingo is believed to have originated from the Latin name Dominicus, which was derived from the word "dominus," meaning "lord" or "master." This name has its roots in ancient Roman culture and was initially used as a surname or a cognomen.
During the early Christian era, the name Dominicus gained popularity as it was associated with the Latin phrase "Dies Dominicus," meaning "Day of the Lord," referring to Sunday. As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, the name became more widespread and was adopted by many believers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Demingo can be found in the writings of the 6th-century Roman philosopher and statesman Boethius. In his work "The Consolation of Philosophy," he mentions a character named Demingo, although the context suggests it may have been a fictional name.
In the Middle Ages, the name Demingo was particularly popular in certain regions of Europe, such as Spain and Portugal. Historical records from this period mention several individuals with this name, including Demingo de Guzmán, a Spanish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the 13th century.
Another notable figure was Demingo Martínez de Irala, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led expeditions in South America in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the colonization of present-day Paraguay and is considered a key figure in the region's history.
During the Renaissance period, the name Demingo was found in various artistic and literary works. One example is the Italian painter Demingo Ghirlandaio, who lived from 1449 to 1494 and was known for his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and other churches in Florence.
In the religious realm, Demingo de Guzmán, a Spanish priest and founder of the Dominican Order, lived from 1170 to 1221. He played a crucial role in the spread of Catholicism and the establishment of the Dominican Order, which became influential in education and theology.
Lastly, Demingo Báñez, a Spanish Dominican friar and theologian, lived from 1528 to 1604. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and was involved in the debates surrounding the doctrine of grace and free will during the Counter-Reformation.
While the name Demingo has its roots in ancient Latin and has been used throughout various historical periods, its popularity has waned in modern times, and it is now considered a relatively uncommon name in most cultures.
People
Demingo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demingo 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
Demingo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demingo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demingo 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Demingo a common name?
We classify Demingo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demingo most popular?
The single biggest year for Demingo was 1977, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demingo is about 46 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 Demingo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demingo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demingo 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 Demingo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demingo 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 Demingo 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 are named Demingo?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Demingo at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.