An estimated 5,988 living Americans are named Calliope.
How rare is Calliope?
Calliope is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 682 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Calliope?
The median age of a living American named Calliope is approximately 6 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 10 years old.
Is Calliope still popular?
Yes — Calliope is currently rising in popularity, with 682 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 4.1× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Calliope most common?
Calliope has its strongest geographic signal in Oregon, where it appears 2.9× more often than the national baseline.
1917Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
682
All-time
6,098
Diaspora map
Calliope spread fast — broke out in Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and West Virginia (2023) and ran high in 17 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and West Virginia, 2023 · over-represented in 17 states over 1 year
