Despina
Every Despina since 1914 — 1,523 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Despina
Despina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,508 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 1,523 American babies have been named Despina. Its peak came in 1976, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Despina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Despina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,508 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,014 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,743 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,475 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,125 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,101 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,848 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,876 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,922 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,286 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,139 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,077 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,175 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,528 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,306 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,506 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,433 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,649 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,831 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,981 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,050 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,855 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,696 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,470 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,924 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,007 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,890 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,041 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,759 |
| 1980 | 27 | #3,145 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,186 |
| 1970 | 20 | #3,238 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,171 |
| 1960 | 18 | #2,923 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,472 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,415 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,279 |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,979 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,221 |
| 1925 | 18 | #2,131 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,621 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,891 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Despina
- Despina Khatun Companion · b. 1438
- Despina Vandi Singer · b. 1969
- Despina Olympiou Singer · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Despina in 2025?
Despina ranked #15,508 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Despina?
1,523 babies have been named Despina in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Despina most popular?
Despina peaked in 1976, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Despina a boy or girl name?
Despina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Despina rising or falling?
Despina has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Despina?
Well-known people named Despina include Despina Khatun (companion), Despina Vandi (singer), Despina Olympiou (singer).