Girl nameCurrently #499 in the USRising
Calliope
//kəˈlaɪəˌpi//
4 syllablesPeak year: 20238 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Calliope's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Calliope's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Calliope |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 87 |
| 2011 | 128 |
| 2012 | 147 |
| 2013 | 187 |
| 2014 | 199 |
| 2015 | 221 |
| 2016 | 291 |
| 2017 | 335 |
| 2018 | 337 |
| 2019 | 407 |
| 2020 | 409 |
| 2021 | 497 |
| 2022 | 510 |
| 2023 | 622 |
| 2024 | 613 |
Calliope through the decades
- Calliope peaked in 2023, when 622 babies were named Calliope in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Calliope has risen 340% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Calliope currently ranks #499 in the US and is on the rise.