Persephone is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #944 in 2013 with 39 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 77 births ranking #520. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 875.0%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 7,909 girls born was named Persephone. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.