Monique Buffington
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Monique Buffington is a name that combines French origins. The first name Monique is a feminine given name of French origin. Monique is a female given name. It is the French form of the name Monica. The name has enjoyed some popularity in the United States since about 1955, and is less common in other English-speaking countries except for Canada although mostly used by French speakers in Quebec and is rare in the English parts of Canada. The surname Buffington: Adelbert Rinaldo Buffington (1837–1922), American soldier Brett Buffington (born 1961) American former professional tennis player Byron Buffington (1852–1929), American politician Charlie Buffinton (born Buffington, 1861–1907), American baseball player George Buffington (1825–1893), American politician Joseph Buffington (1855–1947), American judge Joseph Buffington (congressman) (1803–1872), American member of Congress Nancy Buffington (1939–2021), American politician Thomas Buffington (1855–1938), American Indian Chief Monique is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Monique reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Monique
French
Monique is a female given name. It is the French form of the name Monica. The name has enjoyed some popularity in the United States since about 1955, and is less common in other English-speaking countries except for Canada although mostly used by French speakers in Quebec and is rare in the English parts of Canada.
Surname: Buffington
English
Adelbert Rinaldo Buffington (1837–1922), American soldier Brett Buffington (born 1961) American former professional tennis player Byron Buffington (1852–1929), American politician Charlie Buffinton (born Buffington, 1861–1907), American baseball player George Buffington (1825–1893), American politician Joseph Buffington (1855–1947), American judge Joseph Buffington (congressman) (1803–1872), American member of Congress Nancy Buffington (1939–2021), American politician Thomas Buffington (1855–1938), American Indian Chief
Geographic Distribution
The first name Monique is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Monique by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Monique Buffington
- Mo'Nique (stand-up comedian, 1967)
- Monique Wittig (feminist, 1935)
- Gabrielle Union (film actor, 1972)
- Barbara (recording artist, 1930)
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Monique Buffington:
Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.
Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.
Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.
Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Monique?
- The first name Monique originates from French. Monique is a female given name. It is the French form of the name Monica. The name has enjoyed some popularity in the United States since about 1955, and is less common in other English-speaking countries except for Canada although mostly used by French speakers in Quebec and is rare in the English parts of Canada.
- When was Monique most popular?
- The name Monique reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Buffington?
- The surname Buffington originates from English. Adelbert Rinaldo Buffington (1837–1922), American soldier Brett Buffington (born 1961) American former professional tennis player Byron Buffington (1852–1929), American politician Charlie Buffinton (born Buffington, 1861–1907), American baseball player George Buffington (1825–1893), American politician Joseph Buffington (1855–1947), American judge Joseph Buffington (congressman) (1803–1872), American member of Congress Nancy Buffington (1939–2021), American politician Thomas Buffington (1855–1938), American Indian Chief
- What are the origins of the name Monique Buffington?
- The name Monique Buffington combines two different traditions: the first name Monique has French roots, while the surname Buffington originates from English.