Calixto
Every Calixto since 1915 — 574 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calixto
Calixto is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,885 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 574 American babies have been named Calixto. Its peak came in 2025, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Calixto stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calixto year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,885 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,100 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,497 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,200 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,702 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,608 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,816 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,754 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,094 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,739 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,146 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,301 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,258 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,034 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,673 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,145 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,816 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9,925 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,720 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,614 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,321 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,532 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,432 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,245 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,935 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,300 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,757 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,309 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,809 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,072 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #3,900 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Calixto
- Calixto García Politician · 1839–1898
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calixto in 2025?
Calixto ranked #4,885 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calixto?
574 babies have been named Calixto in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calixto most popular?
Calixto peaked in 2025, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Calixto a boy or girl name?
Calixto is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calixto rising or falling?
Calixto is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Calixto?
Well-known people named Calixto include Calixto García (politician).