Girl Name
Persephone
"Bringer of destruction, queen of underworld"
Ranked #737 for girls
About the Name Persephone
Meaning
Bringer of destruction, queen of underworld
Origin
GreekGender
Girl
First Letter
PGirl Rank
#737
Persephone is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Bringer of destruction, queen of underworld" and Currently ranked #737 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Greek names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
#38 1960
#97 1970
#71 1980
#141 1990
#465 2000
#1887 2010
#1884 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Persephone
- P( Persephone (goddess)