Kalysta
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "most beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 571 living Americans carry the first name Kalysta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kalysta today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kalysta births was 2000 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kalysta. 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
571
~ 1 in 600,270 Americans
Peak year
2000
53 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,244
Tracked since 1985
Census
Kalysta in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 475 people with the first name Kalysta, which placed it at #21,400 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#21,400
National first-name rank
People counted
475
475 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
64.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kalysta
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kalysta is White at 64.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.3%) and Two or More Races (7.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kalysta described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kalysta at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.2% · 305
- Hispanic or Latino21.3% · 101
- Two or more races7.2% · 34
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.0% · 19
- Black or African American2.3% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 5
Popularity
Kalysta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kalysta from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 318 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kalysta 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 Kalysta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kalystas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Kalysta, while Ohio, Arizona, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kalysta
The name Kalysta is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that can be traced back to ancient Greek civilization. Its origins lie in the Greek word "kallistos," which translates to "most beautiful" or "fairest." This connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who possessed exceptional physical beauty or grace.
During the classical period of ancient Greece, the concept of beauty held significant cultural and philosophical importance. The ideals of symmetry, proportion, and harmony were celebrated in art, literature, and everyday life. It is possible that Kalysta was a name given to individuals who embodied these cherished aesthetic values.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient Greek texts or scriptures, its linguistic roots point to a time when physical beauty was revered as a reflection of inner virtue and excellence. The name may have been used as a descriptor or epithet before evolving into a proper name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalysta can be found in the writings of the 16th-century Italian humanist and philosopher, Marsilio Ficino. In his work, "De Amore," Ficino mentions a character named Kalysta, who is described as a woman of remarkable beauty and wisdom.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kalysta, though their stories and accomplishments are often shrouded in obscurity. One such figure is Kalysta of Byzantium, a renowned painter who lived during the 5th century AD. Her works, though lost to time, were said to capture the essence of beauty and grace with unparalleled skill.
Another historical figure with the name Kalysta is the 14th-century Italian poet and scholar, Kalysta Boccaccio. While little is known about her life, her poetry was celebrated for its lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human condition.
In the realm of literature, Kalysta Shelley, the daughter of the renowned Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, left her mark as a writer and advocate for women's rights. Born in 1819, she championed educational opportunities for women and wrote extensively on the importance of intellectual freedom.
Moving forward in time, Kalysta Lamarr, a French actress and dancer of the early 20th century, captured the hearts of audiences with her graceful performances and captivating presence on stage. Her legacy as a symbol of elegance and poise endures to this day.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Kalysta throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint on the world through their talents, achievements, and embodiment of the ideals associated with this name's rich heritage.
People
Kalysta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kalysta 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
Kalysta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kalysta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 571 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kalysta 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 600,270 US residents.
Is Kalysta a common name?
We classify Kalysta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 580 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kalysta most popular?
The single biggest year for Kalysta was 2000, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kalysta is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kalysta in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 475 people with the name Kalysta, or 0.16 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #21,400 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kalysta in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kalysta?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kalysta appears almost entirely female. Of the 469 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kalysta?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kalysta is White at 64.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.3%) and Two or More Races (7.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kalysta most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Kalysta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.2% (305 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Kalysta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kalysta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kalysta 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 Kalysta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kalysta 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 Kalysta 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.
How many people are called Kalysta?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Kalysta on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.