Calista
girl name#1592 in 2025Calista entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #519 in 1999, ranks #1592 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1894–2025
#1592
rank today
#519
peak (1999)
131
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1396 |
| 1900s | #1788 |
| 1910s | #2069 |
| 1920s | #3081 |
| 1930s | #3023 |
| 1940s | #3386 |
| 1950s | #4235 |
| 1960s | #4171 |
| 1970s | #3313 |
| 1980s | #2972 |
| 1990s | #3054 |
| 2000s | #951 |
| 2010s | #1345 |
| 2020s | #1664 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Calista has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 7,000 people named Calista are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Calista alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Calista in 2025?
- Calista ranks #1592 among US girl names in 2025, with 131 babies given the name.
- When was the name Calista most popular?
- Calista peaked in 1999, reaching #519 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Calista with classmates?
- Calista will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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