Persephone Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationper-SEF-uh-nee / /pərˈsɛfəni/Greek
Meaning
bringer of destruction; she who has come to destroy
Historical & Cultural Background
Persephone is a figure from Greek mythology, known as the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She is associated with the changing seasons, as her annual descent to the Underworld symbolizes winter, while her return signifies spring. The Eleusinian Mysteries, ancient religious rites, celebrated her dual role as both goddess of spring and queen of the Underworld. Her story reflects themes of life, death, and rebirth.
Trend Summary
Persephone has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Perséphone
International Variants
- Proserpina (Latin)
- Persefone (Italian)
- Persephona (Spanish)
Famous people named Persephone
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Fictional characters named Persephone
Persephone is a character in the graphic novel series 'Lore Olympus', where she is depicted as a modern interpretation of the mythological goddess.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Persephone was first seen in the United States in 1962. Persephone has ranked as high as #971 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Persephone has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Persephone (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 47 | |
| CA | 34 | |
| FL | 20 | |
| OH | 15 | |
| PA | 14 | |
| NY | 14 | |
| OR | 12 | |
| OK | 12 | |
| GA | 11 | |
| TN | 11 | |
| WA | 11 | |
| MO | 10 | |
| NC | 10 | |
| IL | 10 | |
| WI | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 43 |
| 2005 | 47 |
| 2006 | 59 |
| 2007 | 64 |
| 2008 | 59 |
| 2009 | 87 |
| 2010 | 111 |
| 2011 | 136 |
| 2012 | 143 |
| 2013 | 171 |
| 2014 | 203 |
| 2015 | 178 |
| 2016 | 196 |
| 2017 | 226 |
| 2018 | 236 |
| 2019 | 287 |
| 2020 | 333 |
| 2021 | 366 |
| 2022 | 428 |
| 2023 | 376 |
| 2024 | 381 |