Calliope

Meaning: Beautiful voice
Origin: Greek — From Calliope, the Muse of epic poetry

Girl's name · #451 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Calliope first appeared in 1917, vanished from the records entirely for 18 years, and since returning in 1951 has climbed back to #451. About 6,100 girls have carried it in all.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 41 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#661 in England & Wales (2025) · #841 in Italy (2024) · #1,177 in Canada (2025) · #1,890 in France (2025) · #2,203 in Sweden (2025) · #2,202 in Austria (2021) · #5,951 in Ecuador (2021).

Famous Calliopes

Calliope Tsoupaki — Greek pianist and composer (born 1963)
Calliope Spanou — Greek university professor, former Greek Ombudsman
Calliope Tatti — Ottoman nurse (1894–1978)

In stories & tradition

Calliope — Greek mythology
Calliope — Xanadu (musical stage work)

Similar names: Kalliope · Persephone · Kaliyah · Hope · Lyra · Katalina

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