Persephone: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced per-SEF-uh-nee · 4 syllables
Persephone means “the Greek goddess of spring”, from Greek.
From Ancient Greek (Persephone).
- Meaning
- the Greek goddess of spring
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- per-SEF-uh-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #734
- US babies a year
- about 386 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Mythic
How popular is Persephone?
Persephone was the #734 name in the US in 2025, given to 372 babies. It’s rising: up 132% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #734 |
| England & Wales | #589 |
How old are people named Persephone?
Half of US adults named Persephone are older than 25; most are between 18 and 56. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Persephone
What does the name Persephone mean?
Persephone means “the Greek goddess of spring”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Persephone?
Persephone is pronounced per-SEF-uh-nee.
How popular is the name Persephone?
Persephone was the #734 name in the US in 2025, given to 372 babies. It’s rising: up 132% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Persephone?
Half of US adults named Persephone are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 56.