Meaning and history
Kalypso is the Greek form of Calypso, from a Greek verb meaning “to conceal” or “to cover.” In Homer’s Odyssey, Calypso is a nymph who keeps Odysseus on her island, Ogygia, for several years before the gods order his release. The name therefore has strong mythological and literary associations. It should be distinguished from the Caribbean music genre calypso, whose etymology is separate. Notable modern exact-spelling bearers are uncommon.
20062006: no US SSA record for this spelling
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2015: 6 births, rank #14,482
20162016: 6 births, rank #14,331
2017: no US SSA record for this spelling
2018: 6 births, rank #13,793
2019: 10 births, rank #9,736
2020: 6 births, rank #13,453
20212021: 7 births, rank #12,206
2022: 9 births, rank #10,383
2023: 13 births, rank #8,055
2024: 12 births, rank #8,443
20252025: 12 births, rank #8,362
In 2025, 12 babies were recorded with the name Kalypso, ranking #8,362 among girls.