Calypso
Every Calypso since 1991 — 498 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calypso
Calypso is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,865 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 498 American babies have been named Calypso. Its peak came in 2025, when 59 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 Calypso stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calypso year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2,865 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,978 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,064 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,817 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,455 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,629 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,362 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,822 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,212 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,709 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,699 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,054 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,461 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,655 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,612 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,337 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,131 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,775 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,194 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,479 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,268 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,564 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,581 |
| 2002 | — | — |
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| 2000 | 5 | #15,442 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,755 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calypso in 2025?
Calypso ranked #2,865 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calypso?
498 babies have been named Calypso in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calypso most popular?
Calypso peaked in 2025, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Calypso a boy or girl name?
Calypso is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calypso rising or falling?
Calypso is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.