Calliope Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Calliope is a Greek name meaning 'beautiful voice'. It has evolved from its ancient Greek form through Latin to modern English. The name is linked to the muse of epic poetry, embodying creativity and artistic expression, with no biblical relevance.
The name Calliope is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Calliope has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Calliope' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5582nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7034th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11010th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15132nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3509th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 733rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Calliope' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Calliope"
Pronunciation
/kəˈlaɪəpi/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Calliope is derived from the Greek 'kallos' meaning 'beauty' and 'ops' meaning 'voice'. It is associated with the muse of epic poetry in Greek mythology.
Meaning
Beautiful voice
Language Evolution
Καλλιόπη (Kalliope) - Ancient Greek, Calliope - Latin, Calliope - English
Historical Usage
Calliope has been used since ancient times, particularly in the context of literature and the arts, gaining popularity during the Renaissance when classical names were revived.
Variants & Derivatives
Calliopi, Callie, Calla
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Calliope is perceived as a unique and artistic name, often associated with creativity and inspiration due to its ties to poetry and the arts.
Famous People
Calliope Wong - American writer and poet, Calliope Welling - Noted artist and illustrator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Calliope"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Calliope"
"Calliope" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5582nd of 9107 | 38 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7034th of 9204 | 17 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11010th of 12526 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15132nd of 27321 | 39 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3509th of 35406 | 676 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 733rd of 30306 | 4,628 |
Regional Popularity of "Calliope" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Calliope" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
75.62% 3465th/4582 |
60.77% 3138th/5164 |
50.58% 3699th/7313 |
35.90% 2679th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
17.52% 698th/3984 |
17.36% 779th/4487 |
12.33% 841st/6822 |
10.18% 639th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Calliope"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Calliope" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.