Calliope

Calliope is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 613 girls in the United States.

Calliope at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Calliope

Calliope belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Calliope first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #491 in 2023, and in 2024 613 babies received the name — 5,413 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Calliope in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#491 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Calliope in 2024
613
Total since 1880
5,413

Calliope in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2010
Best rank
#661 in 2025
Babies named Calliope in 2025
57
Total since 1996
293

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Calliope mean?

The meaning of Calliope is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Calliope a boy or girl name?

Calliope is a girl name. In 2024, 613 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Calliope?

Calliope comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Calliope?

Calliope first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #491 in 2023, and 613 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].