Names Starting With P
GirlGreek#410 in 2025
Persephone
Persephone is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “Bringer of destruction, queen of the underworld.” It ranked #410 in the United States in 2025.
Pronunciation
per-SEF-uh-nee
Meaning & Origin
The name Persephone means “Bringer of destruction, queen of the underworld.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Greek goddess of spring and queen of the underworld. Her myth of death and renewal is one of the most enduring in Western civilization.
Popularity Over Time
#4602024
#4102025
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #410 |
| 2024 | #460 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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