Persephone
From Ancient Greek Περσεφόνη (Persephónē).
Every Persephone since 1962 — 4,960 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Persephone
Persephone is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #735 in 2025 with 372 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 4,960 American babies have been named Persephone. Its peak came in 2022, when 429 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Persephone stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Persephone year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 372 | #735 |
| 2024 | 383 | #736 |
| 2023 | 377 | #748 |
| 2022 | 429 | #683 |
| 2021 | 367 | #775 |
| 2020 | 333 | #820 |
| 2019 | 287 | #926 |
| 2018 | 236 | #1,078 |
| 2017 | 226 | #1,119 |
| 2016 | 196 | #1,250 |
| 2015 | 178 | #1,334 |
| 2014 | 203 | #1,203 |
| 2013 | 171 | #1,368 |
| 2012 | 143 | #1,547 |
| 2011 | 136 | #1,596 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1,841 |
| 2009 | 87 | #2,265 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,987 |
| 2007 | 64 | #2,847 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,934 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,308 |
| 2004 | 43 | #3,479 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,278 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,067 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,327 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,638 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,882 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,752 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,271 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,224 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,951 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,700 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,663 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Persephone mean?
From Ancient Greek Περσεφόνη (Persephónē).
How popular is the name Persephone in 2025?
Persephone ranked #735 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 372 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Persephone?
4,960 babies have been named Persephone in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Persephone most popular?
Persephone peaked in 2022, when 429 newborns received the name.
Is Persephone a boy or girl name?
Persephone is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Persephone rising or falling?
Persephone is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.