Demonica
An invented feminine name derived from "demon", suggesting darkness or the occult.
Name Census estimates that about 320 living Americans carry the first name Demonica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Demonica today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demonica births was 1990 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demonica. 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
320
~ 1 in 1,071,107 Americans
Peak year
1990
34 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2004 SSA rank
#16,790
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Demonica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demonica from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 160 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demonica 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 Demonica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Demonicas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Illinois recorded the most babies named Demonica, while New York, Illinois, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Demonica
The name Demonica has its roots in ancient Greek language and culture, originating from the word 'daimōn' which meant 'deity' or 'divine power'. It was a term used to refer to various supernatural beings, both benevolent and malevolent, in Greek mythology. The earliest known usage of the name can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it was found inscribed on pottery fragments and other artifacts from ancient Greece.
In the Middle Ages, the name Demonica was associated with demonic or satanic connotations due to its similarity to the word 'demon'. This led to its limited usage during this period, as it was often considered an ominous name to bestow upon a child. However, there are a few documented cases of women bearing this name, such as Demonica di Firenze, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 13th century.
During the Renaissance, the name regained some popularity, particularly among scholars and intellectuals who were fascinated by classical Greek and Roman cultures. One notable individual with this name was Demonica Euripidis, a Greek philosopher and playwright who lived in the late 16th century and wrote several works on Aristotelian metaphysics.
In the 17th century, Demonica Archimedis, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Italy, made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. Her treatise on the motion of celestial bodies was highly influential in the scientific community of the time.
Another notable figure was Demonica Thespian, a Greek actress and playwright from the 18th century. She is credited with reviving the art of ancient Greek theater and is considered a pioneer in the field of dramatic arts.
In the 19th century, Demonica Apollonia, a French poet and novelist, gained recognition for her works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her poetic style was heavily influenced by the Romantic movement and she was admired by her contemporaries.
While the name Demonica is relatively uncommon in modern times, it continues to carry a sense of mystique and intrigue, evoking its ancient Greek origins and associations with the supernatural. Its historical usage, though limited, has left an indelible mark on various fields, from science and literature to the performing arts.
People
Demonica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demonica 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
Demonica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demonica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 320 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demonica 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 1,071,107 US residents.
Is Demonica a common name?
We classify Demonica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 339 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demonica most popular?
The single biggest year for Demonica was 1990, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demonica is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Demonica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demonica 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.