Kalliopi
Transliteration of Greek Καλλιόπη (Kalliópi), a female given name used in (modern) Greece.
Every Kalliopi since 1970 — 316 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalliopi
Kalliopi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,395 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 316 American babies have been named Kalliopi. Its peak came in 1973, when 12 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kalliopi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalliopi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,395 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,689 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,943 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,776 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,676 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,886 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,102 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,684 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,180 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,298 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,409 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,839 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,532 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,157 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,028 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,203 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,185 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,924 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,123 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,952 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,417 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,966 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,746 |
| 2002 | — | — |
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| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,459 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,734 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,608 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,773 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,586 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kalliopi mean?
Transliteration of Greek Καλλιόπη (Kalliópi), a female given name used in (modern) Greece.
How popular is the name Kalliopi in 2025?
Kalliopi ranked #11,395 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalliopi?
316 babies have been named Kalliopi in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalliopi most popular?
Kalliopi peaked in 1973, when 12 newborns received the name.
Is Kalliopi a boy or girl name?
Kalliopi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalliopi rising or falling?
Kalliopi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.