Total births
22
Girls' name · since 1961
Calisse
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Calisse, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1961–2007
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
Calisse sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 22 recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Calisse has been recorded 22 times among girls since 1961, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2007.
- 22 total births
- 1961–2007 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 77% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
22 girls have been named Calisse since 1961, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2007.
- 22
- total births
- 1961–2007
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
77% of everyone ever named Calisse was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
9 babies were named Calisse in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Calisse's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Calisse's SSA record in two at 1962 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1961 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Calisse at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Calisse popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2007
- Peak year (1961)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Calisse by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Calisse's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 77% of all-time use.
Calisse births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
17 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 17 births (77% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Calisse? ▼
Calisse has been given to 22 babies in the U.S. since 1961, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 9 babies were born in 1961, its single highest year.
When was Calisse most popular? ▼
Calisse was most popular in the 1960s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
How long has the name Calisse been used? ▼
Records for Calisse go back to 1961, giving 47 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Calisse? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Callie, Cali, Calista, Calliope, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Calisse's data
- Calisse's decade-level peak was the 1960s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Calisse
Nearby Names Like Calisse
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Calisse
Callie Girl
#176 70,190 births
Cali Girl
#493 23,342 births
Calista Girl
#1453 7,504 births
Calliope Girl
#498 6,098 births
Caleigh Girl
#2711 5,768 births
Compare Calisse side by side: Calisse vs Callie Calisse vs Cali Calisse vs Calista
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1961–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Calisse: Baby Name Since 1961 - 22 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/calisse. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Calisse draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.