Dmoni
A feminine name of African American origin, possibly meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Dmoni. It is a predominantly male name (92.7% of registrations). The average person named Dmoni today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dmoni births was 2018 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dmoni. 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
149
~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans
Peak year
2018
18 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,751
Tracked since 2012
Gender
Gender distribution for Dmoni
Dmoni leans heavily male at 92.7% of total registrations, but 11 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Dmoni as a male name
- Ranked #12,751 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (16 births)
Dmoni as a female name
- Ranked #15,748 in 2020
- 5 female births in 2020
- Peak: 2018 (6 births)
Popularity
Dmoni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dmoni from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 101 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Dmoni remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dmoni 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 Dmoni 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 Dmoni
The given name Dmoni is derived from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, now known as modern-day Iraq, around 3500 BCE. The name is believed to have originated from the Sumerian word "dmun," which translates to "eternal" or "everlasting." This suggests that the name Dmoni may have been associated with concepts of longevity, endurance, and permanence.
Historically, the name Dmoni is not widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, there are a few recorded instances of individuals bearing this name throughout various periods of history.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Dmoni was a Sumerian scribe who lived during the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, around 2094-2047 BCE. This scribe's name was recorded on several clay tablets, which documented administrative and literary works of the time.
In the late 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Dmoni Diderot (1713-1784) gained prominence as one of the leading figures of the Enlightenment period. He was a co-founder of the influential Encyclopédie and was known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy, literature, and the arts.
During the early 20th century, a Russian artist and painter named Dmoni Shterenberg (1881-1948) gained recognition for his avant-garde style and his involvement in the Russian avant-garde movement. His works often explored themes of cubism and futurism, and he is considered a pioneer of abstract art in Russia.
Another notable individual with the name Dmoni was an Italian archaeologist, Dmoni Lanciani (1835-1892), who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman architecture and topography. His excavations and documentation of archaeological sites in Rome provided valuable insights into the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
In the field of literature, Dmoni Ghirardelli (1920-2006) was an Italian writer and poet known for her poetic works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Her collection of poems, titled "Dmoni's Garden," received critical acclaim and is considered a significant contribution to 20th-century Italian poetry.
While the name Dmoni is relatively uncommon, these historical figures have left their mark in various fields, from literature and arts to archaeology and philosophy, carrying the essence of this ancient name through the ages.
People
Dmoni + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dmoni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dmoni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dmoni 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 2,300,365 US residents.
Is Dmoni a common name?
We classify Dmoni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dmoni most popular?
The single biggest year for Dmoni was 2018, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dmoni is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dmoni a male name?
Yes, 92.7% of people registered as Dmoni 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.
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.