Name meaning & stats
Despina
Despina. 1,235 US babies since 1940, peak 1976. Notable Despinas are 1.3× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1976
1,235 US babies were named Despina between 1940 and 2025.
Despina around the world
- England & Wales: 42 babies since 1996, peak 2021
- France: 40 babies since 1900, peak 1965
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Despinas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 3 people |
| Singer | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
| Basketball player | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 0.9× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable women who are singers, Despinas show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1976)