Total births
316
Girls' name · since 1970
Kalliopi
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 316 babies named Kalliopi, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8552
- among girls today
- 316
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Kalliopi currently ranks #8552 among girls' names in America, with 316 babies recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kalliopi has been recorded 316 times among girls since 1970, currently ranked #8552 nationally and more common than 52% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #8552 among girls today
- 316 born since 1970
- 2010s peak decade
- 52% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kalliopi is currently the #8552 girls' name in America, more common than 52% of girls - 316 born since 1970, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8552
- among girls today
- 316
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Kalliopi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8552
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 52% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Kalliopi was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
12 babies were named Kalliopi in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
How Kalliopi compares
316 46th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kalliopi's all-time total is 17% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kalliopi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 316 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 12 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kalliopi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kalliopi's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kalliopi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1973
Current rank
#8,552
Active since
1970
Kalliopi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1973)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Kalliopi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kalliopi's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Kalliopi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
69 births
- 1980s
1980s
38 births
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s
2000s
52 births
- 2010s
2010s
75 births
- 2020s
2020s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 75 births (24% of all-time use).
Kalliopi by state
Where Kalliopi concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 28 | 8.9% |
New York share of Kalliopi's total US births 8.9%
28 of 316 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kalliopi? ▼
316 babies have been named Kalliopi since 1970. It currently ranks #8552 among girls. The peak year was 1973 with 12 births.
When was Kalliopi most popular? ▼
Kalliopi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Kalliopi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kalliopi are New York (28 births).
How long has the name Kalliopi been used? ▼
Records for Kalliopi go back to 1970, giving 56 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kalliopi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kali, Kaleigh, Kaley, Kaliyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kalliopi's data
- Kalliopi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (75 total births) through the 2020s (61) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Kalliopis (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Kalliopi
Nearby Names Like Kalliopi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kalliopi
Kali Girl
#295 32,527 births
Kaleigh Girl
#2761 16,244 births
Kaley Girl
#2705 13,682 births
Kaliyah Girl
#442 12,946 births
Kallie Girl
#846 12,683 births
Compare Kalliopi side by side: Kalliopi vs Kali Kalliopi vs Kaleigh Kalliopi vs Kaley
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Kalliopi
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672 births · Peak 2006
Nyssa #8550
1,830 births · Peak 2003
Johari #8554
409 births · Peak 2022
Kareena #8549
1,499 births · Peak 2002
Marykatherine #8555
839 births · Peak 1994
Myesha #8548
3,392 births · Peak 1993
Chassidy #8556
3,490 births · Peak 1988
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, 1970–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kalliopi: #8552 Girls' Name - 316 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kalliopi. 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 Kalliopi 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.