Caliope comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Greek Muse of epic poetry..
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How popular is Caliope?
2023peak year
Caliope first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1919. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2023, 15 babies received the name (ranked #7315). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #11993), with roughly 8 babies named Caliope each year. Caliope has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 130 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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