per-SEF-o-nee (English), per-seh-FO-nee (Greek)
Persephone
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About Persephone
The name Persephone is currently ranked #735 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #685 in 2022. The name is most popular in Alaska, New Mexico, and New Mexico.
Pronounced per-SEF-o-nee (English), per-seh-FO-nee (Greek). 3 syllables.
As of September 2026, Persephone ranked #735 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #685 in 2022, Nameberry popularity #138.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,203 | 203 | 113.6 |
| 2015 | #1,334 | 178 | 99.7 |
| 2016 | #1,250 | 196 | 110.6 |
| 2017 | #1,119 | 226 | 130.9 |
| 2018 | #1,077 | 236 | 138.7 |
| 2019 | #926 | 287 | 171 |
| 2020 | #819 | 333 | 206 |
| 2021 | #777 | 366 | 223.1 |
| 2022 | #685 | 428 | 261 |
| 2023 | #749 | 376 | 234.3 |
| 2024 | #737 | 381 | 235.2 |
| 2025 | #735 | 372 | 231.4 |
World rankings
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Variations & nicknames
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