Persephone
How to say it: pur-SEF-uh-nee · /pərˈsɛfəni/
Greek goddess of spring and queen of the underworld; etymology uncertain, possibly 'bringer of destruction' or 'thresher of grain'.
Persephone was the 714th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 372 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #571 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #714 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 372 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,912 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #571 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Little used before recent decades, Persephone has risen to its high in the 2020s. At its peak at present, further increase looks probable.
What goes with it
Breathy and elaborate, said pur SEF uh nee, Persephone feels creative and strong with a mythology theme. Calliope and Thalia pair with it harmoniously.
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Nicknames
- Percy
- Persy
- Seph
- Sephy
- Effie
Honouring a Persephone in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Persephone is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
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