#7372024 rank
2022peak year
4,369babies named Persephone since 1880
▲ +33%5-year trend
Persephone popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Persephone mean?
In Greek mythology, the daughter of Demeter who spends part of each year in the underworld, explaining the seasons. Her Roman counterpart is Proserpina; she was also known as Kore, 'maiden'.
OriginGreek
Syllables4
Gendergirl
Stylemythic, nature
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