Persephone
Persephone is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bringer of destruction, or sheaf-binder in alternative etymologies.
Origin and history
Persephone is a name of Ancient Greek origin, belonging to the mythological goddess of spring growth and queen of the underworld. Historically rare in the United States, it has seen a marked rise in popularity during the 2020s. It offers parents a distinct four-syllable literary and classical option.
Popularity in the United States
4,960 babies in the United States have been named Persephone since 1880. It ranks #2480 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #726.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.3 %)
- TX (14.1 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 38 |
| 1970-1980 | 97 |
| 1980-1990 | 71 |
| 1990-2000 | 141 |
| 2000-2010 | 465 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,887 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,261 |
Nicknames
Percy, Seph, Sephie
Fun facts
- In classical Greek myth, Persephone's annual return from the underworld symbolises the rebirth of vegetation each spring.
- Over half of all registered U.S. births for Persephone since 1880 have occurred between 2020 and 2025.