Feminine dossier · first seen 1914
Despina
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1976
Peak births
36
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Despina
How many people are named Despina?
An estimated 1,093 living Americans are named Despina.
How rare is Despina?
Despina is very rare among babies today, with 5 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 86.1% from its 1976 peak.
How old is the typical Despina?
The median age of a living American named Despina is approximately 42 years, with most bearers falling between 23 and 54 years old.
Is Despina still popular?
Yes. Despina is holding steady, with 5 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Despina most common?
Despina has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 4.5× more often than the national baseline.
1914Peak 19762025
Peak year
1976
Decline from peak
86.1%
2025
5
All-time
1,523