Persephone is a distinctive choice, ranked #610 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Persephone in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#610
US Rank #737
About the Name Persephone
Persephone is holding steady in the rankings at #610. It reached its peak of #550 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Persephone is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #737 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Persephone
Unlikely. With around 64 UK babies named Persephone per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Persephone in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Persephone has held a stable position around #610 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #550 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Persephone is more popular in the UK (#610) than in the US (#737). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Persephone include: Persephone — In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Persephone ( pər-SEF-ə-nee; Greek: Περσεφόνη, romanized: Persephónē, classical pronunciation: [per.; Persephone's Bees — Persephone's Bees is an American pop/rock/electropop music group, whose members are Angelina Moysov (vocals and keyboards), Tom Ayres (guitar), Paul Bertolino...; Persephone (wrestler) — Persephone is the ring name of a Mexican-American professional wrestler..
Persephone ranks #737 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
64
UK babies named Persephone (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 21 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Persephone
Likely around 1 other Persephone in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Persephone
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Persephone ( pər-SEF-ə-nee; Greek: Περσεφόνη, romanized: Persephónē, classical pronunciation: [per.se.pʰó.nɛː]), also called Kore (Greek: Κόρη, romanized: Kórē, lit. 'the maiden') or Cora, is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter.
Persephone's Bees is an American pop/rock/electropop music group, whose members are Angelina Moysov (vocals and keyboards), Tom Ayres (guitar), Paul Bertolino (drums), and Bart Davenport (bass). Bass players have included Mike Ferrel and Ethan Parsonage.