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Persephone

female

Meaning

"Bringer of Destruction"

Greek mythological name of the queen of the underworld; etymology is complex and interpreted variably in scholarship.

MythologyMythological

Popularity History of Persephone

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#737Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#737

Persephone was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+12

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Persephone Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Persephone.

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Percy
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Sephy
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Effie
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Baby Name Lists That Include Persephone

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Persephone, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables4
Length10 letters

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