Calypso
Meaningshe who conceals · Greek
- US rank
- #2,859
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,859 in 2025
59 babies were named Calypso in the US in 2025. It has climbed 748 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Calypso you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 27,248 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Calypso, 59 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Calypso would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCalypso first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearCalypso is at its all-time high right now: #2,859 in 2025.
- Then vs nowCalypso is 13× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 27,248.
- TrendCalypso has climbed 748 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,859. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Calypso means “she who conceals”.
About the name Calypso
Calypso is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “she who conceals”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-pso”. US birth records list Calypso for girls from 1991 to 2025, in 28 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,859 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,859, with 59 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.4 | 731,707 girls |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 294,118 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 89,686 girls |
| 2020s | 23 | 44,313 girls |
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Questions about the name Calypso
What does the name Calypso mean?
Calypso means “she who conceals” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Calypso?
Calypso has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Eleanor, Aurora, Penelope.
Is Calypso a boy or girl name?
Calypso is a girl name.
How popular is the name Calypso?
Calypso ranked #2,859 for US girls in 2025, given to 59 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,859).