Calista
3 countries#1592 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Calista was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,504 births recorded 1894–2025 · currently #1592 · peaked in 1999 with 490 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,893 births recorded 1999–2022 · currently #916 · peaked in 2002 with 108 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Rhône, Paris, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
305 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #2201 · peaked in 2001 with 26 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
305 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2001 with 26 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Calista’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1093 | — |
| 2007 | #1001 | ↑92 |
| 2008 | #1222 | ↓221 |
| 2009 | #1272 | ↓50 |
| 2010 | #1054 | ↑218 |
| 2011 | #1164 | ↓110 |
| 2012 | #1237 | ↓73 |
| 2013 | #1371 | ↓134 |
| 2014 | #1454 | ↓83 |
| 2015 | #1372 | ↑82 |
| 2016 | #1307 | ↑65 |
| 2017 | #1489 | ↓182 |
| 2018 | #1633 | ↓144 |
| 2019 | #1373 | ↑260 |
| 2020 | #1924 | ↓551 |
| 2021 | #1516 | ↑408 |
| 2022 | #1793 | ↓277 |
| 2023 | #1709 | ↑84 |
| 2024 | #1452 | ↑257 |
| 2025 | #1592 | ↓140 |
Frequently asked questions about Calista
Is Calista a popular name?
Yes — Calista currently ranks #1592 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Calista more common for boys or girls?
Calista is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Calista most popular?
Calista peaked in 1999 in United States, with 490 recorded births that year.
Is Calista rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Calista’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1237 in 1894 to #1592 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Calista?
At least 9,702 babies have been recorded with the name Calista across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Calista popular in more than one country?
Yes — Calista appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Calista?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Calista include Aviva, Blakelynn, Cienna, Ever.
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