Calliope Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Calliope is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Calliope?
Calliope is spelled C-A-L-L-I-O-P-E. The name has 8 letters.
Calliope at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Calliope is derived from the Greek elements “kallos” meaning “beauty” and “ops” meaning “voice.”
- Origin
- Calliope is commonly associated with ancient Greek mythology, where it is the name of one of the Muses, divine figures inspiring literature and arts.
- Pronunciation
- KAL-ee-oh-pee · 4 syllables
Calliope Popularity in 2025
Rank#451
Recorded Births682
- Girls usage rose 47 places to #451 and recorded 68 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Calliope Mean?
Calliope is derived from the Greek elements “kallos” meaning “beauty” and “ops” meaning “voice.”
Origin: Calliope is commonly associated with ancient Greek mythology, where it is the name of one of the Muses, divine figures inspiring literature and arts.
How Do You Pronounce Calliope?
PronunciationKAL-ee-oh-pee
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Calliope?
- History
- The name Calliope appears in classical Greek texts as the muse presiding over epic poetry; it has historic usage linked to artistic inspiration in ancient Greece.
- Cultural notes
- In Greek mythology, Calliope is symbolically associated with epic poetry and eloquence, often represented as the muse of epic poetry.
Calliope Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 682 | #451 |
| 2024 | Girls | 614 | #498 |
| 2023 | Girls | 622 | #492 |
| 2022 | Girls | 510 | #587 |
| 2021 | Girls | 497 | #599 |
| 2020 | Girls | 411 | #692 |
| 2019 | Girls | 407 | #706 |
| 2018 | Girls | 337 | #807 |
| 2017 | Girls | 335 | #813 |
| 2016 | Girls | 291 | #941 |
| 2015 | Girls | 221 | #1,146 |
| 2014 | Girls | 199 | #1,228 |
| 2013 | Girls | 187 | #1,267 |
| 2012 | Girls | 147 | #1,510 |
| 2011 | Girls | 128 | #1,661 |
| 2010 | Girls | 87 | #2,220 |
| 2009 | Girls | 55 | #3,088 |
| 2008 | Girls | 47 | #3,478 |
| 2007 | Girls | 42 | #3,786 |
| 2006 | Girls | 35 | #4,165 |
| 2005 | Girls | 36 | #3,942 |
| 2004 | Girls | 14 | #7,828 |
| 2003 | Girls | 26 | #4,804 |
| 2002 | Girls | 13 | #7,816 |
When Was Calliope Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
682 recorded births
National rank #451
2023 · Girls
622 recorded births
National rank #492
2024 · Girls
614 recorded births
National rank #498
2022 · Girls
510 recorded births
National rank #587
Where Calliope Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #143 | 10 |
| NH | #205 | 6 |
| ID | #221 | 10 |
| OR | #223 | 16 |
| WV | #230 | 7 |
| WA | #255 | 28 |
| KS | #256 | 12 |
| IN | #258 | 27 |