Callista
Every Callista since 1914 — 2,485 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Callista
Callista is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,585 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 2,485 American babies have been named Callista. Its peak came in 1999, when 137 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Callista stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Callista year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #3,585 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,907 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,670 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,375 |
| 2021 | 43 | #3,559 |
| 2020 | 51 | #3,098 |
| 2019 | 51 | #3,135 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,690 |
| 2017 | 45 | #3,443 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,675 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,971 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,934 |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,012 |
| 2012 | 78 | #2,380 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2,802 |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,084 |
| 2009 | 77 | #2,470 |
| 2008 | 76 | #2,489 |
| 2007 | 84 | #2,299 |
| 2006 | 77 | #2,424 |
| 2005 | 83 | #2,206 |
| 2004 | 86 | #2,102 |
| 2003 | 116 | #1,654 |
| 2002 | 93 | #1,899 |
| 2001 | 98 | #1,807 |
| 2000 | 111 | #1,589 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,368 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,135 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,485 |
| 1980 | 11 | #5,966 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,237 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,287 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,930 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Callista in 2025?
Callista ranked #3,585 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Callista?
2,485 babies have been named Callista in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Callista most popular?
Callista peaked in 1999, when 137 newborns received the name.
Is Callista a boy or girl name?
Callista is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Callista rising or falling?
Callista is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.