Calypso
3 countries#623 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Calypso was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,541 births recorded 1986–2022 · currently #623 · peaked in 2022 with 75 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône, Ille-et-Vilaine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
498 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #2859 · peaked in 2025 with 59 births
Most common in: California, Florida, Texas, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
98 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 1997 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
98 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Calypso’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #656 | — |
| 2004 | #754 | ↓98 |
| 2005 | #882 | ↓128 |
| 2006 | #929 | ↓47 |
| 2007 | #1106 | ↓177 |
| 2008 | #1048 | ↑58 |
| 2009 | #998 | ↑50 |
| 2010 | #969 | ↑29 |
| 2011 | #1111 | ↓142 |
| 2012 | #1129 | ↓18 |
| 2013 | #1227 | ↓98 |
| 2014 | #1318 | ↓91 |
| 2015 | #1080 | ↑238 |
| 2016 | #1103 | ↓23 |
| 2017 | #930 | ↑173 |
| 2018 | #873 | ↑57 |
| 2019 | #834 | ↑39 |
| 2020 | #769 | ↑65 |
| 2021 | #654 | ↑115 |
| 2022 | #623 | ↑31 |
Frequently asked questions about Calypso
Is Calypso a popular name?
Yes — Calypso currently ranks #623 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Calypso more common for boys or girls?
Calypso is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Calypso most popular?
Calypso peaked in 2022 in France, with 75 recorded births that year.
Is Calypso rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Calypso’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2858 in 1986 to #623 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Calypso?
At least 2,137 babies have been recorded with the name Calypso across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Calypso popular in more than one country?
Yes — Calypso appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Calypso?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Calypso include Beau, Brigitte, Delany, Elisha.
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