Holding steady.
Popularity of Jonique since 1971
Babies named Jonique per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 168 |
| 1990s | 142 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jonique is a modern American invention that first appeared in Social Security records in 1971, a time when creatively constructed names were gaining traction. Its peak year was 1987, when it was given to the most babies in a single year. Although it has never ranked in the national top 1000, the name has persisted with a stable trajectory, indicating it has remained in occasional but steady use over the decades. No particular state or region stands out for this name, reflecting its scattered usage. Jonique follows the pattern of blending a short, familiar element (Jo-) with a melodic suffix (-nique), similar to names like Janique and Monique, which also saw modest use in the late 20th century.
Jonique is a modern American coinage, not tied to any ancient root. It appears to blend the familiar prefix Jo- (common in names like Joanne or Josephine) with the trendy suffix -nique, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1971 and saw its peak usage in 1987, reflecting the era's affection for creative, phonetic spellings.
Sibling names for Jonique
Names that share Jonique's style, for a brother or sister.
