Kalyse
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variation of the Greek name Kalypso.
Name Census estimates that about 261 living Americans carry the first name Kalyse. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kalyse today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kalyse births was 2007 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kalyse. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
261
~ 1 in 1,313,235 Americans
Peak year
2007
26 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,572
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Kalyse: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kalyse from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 111 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kalyse remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kalyse by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kalyse during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kalyses live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kalyse
The name Kalyse originates from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "beauty." It first appeared in ancient Greek texts and literature, often used as a descriptor for physical beauty or inner grace. In Greek mythology, Kalyce was a minor goddess associated with beauty and adornment.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Kalyce of Syracuse, a renowned courtesan and companion to the philosopher Aristotle in the 4th century BCE. Her wit and intellect were said to have captivated the great thinker, exemplifying the ideal of both outer and inner beauty.
During the Byzantine era, Kalyse became a popular name among the nobility and upper classes of the Eastern Roman Empire. A notable figure was Kalyse Palaiologina (1270-1317), a princess of the Palaiologos dynasty who was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and patronage of the arts.
In the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity in Italy, where it was often spelled as "Calyce." One such individual was Calyce Strozzi (1508-1577), a Florentine noblewoman and patron of the arts, who hosted a renowned intellectual salon frequented by the likes of Michelangelo and Galileo.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spellings and adaptations. In France, it became "Calice," as seen in the case of Calice de Gène (1662-1736), a prominent French actress and playwright during the reign of Louis XIV.
The name Kalyse has also been used in literature and poetry, often as a symbolic representation of beauty and grace. In John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost," the character of Kalyce is described as a nymph of exquisite beauty, embodying the allure and charm of nature.
While the name has evolved and taken on different forms throughout history, it has maintained its association with beauty, elegance, and grace, making it a timeless and evocative choice for parents seeking a name with rich cultural and literary roots.
People
Kalyse + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kalyse as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kalyse: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kalyse?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 261 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kalyse going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,313,235 US residents.
Is Kalyse a common name?
We classify Kalyse as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 263 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kalyse most popular?
The single biggest year for Kalyse was 2007, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kalyse is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kalyse in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kalyse a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kalyse in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kalyse still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kalyse in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kalyse can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Kalyse?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Kalyse on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.