Persephone
p(e)-rsepho-ne,
per-se-phone
US Popularity:1319
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Bringer of death; Goddess of the underworld
Known from Greek mythology, Persephone is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. After being kidnapped by Hades to become the Queen of the Underworld, a deal was struck with Zeus, which allowed her to return to the mortal world for six months of the year. The legend of Persephone is known for the creation of the seasons, however inadvertently. During the periods with her mother, the goddess of the harvest, the harvest would be bountiful, but when Persephone returned to the underworld, the crops would suffer because of Demeter’s mourning. The name Persephone has strength and love in spades and comes packed with the love only a parent can truly know. Baby Persephone will no doubt mean just as much to you as she did to Demeter, making this a name embodying dedication.
Persephone Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Persephone is currently #958 on The Bump
Girl:Persephone is currently #436 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Persephone is currently #1319 in U.S. births
Girl:Persephone is currently #505 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1319
in 2022
+ 155
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 250
Behind the Name, Persephone December 2022
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'Persephone'
Merriam-Webster, Persephone
Online Etymology Dictionary, Persephone June 2020
Name Doctor, Persephone
Britannica, Persephone November 2023
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