How Many People Are Named Ulises?

Complete statistics for the name Ulises: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ulises
Very Rare
Greek

Ulises means 'sailor' in Greek, fitting for a name that's very rare in the US with only 11,494 people bearing it, or 1 in 28,712 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2006 but has since been declining, with most Uliseses being under 30.

~11,494
Living in US
1 in 28,712
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sailor
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Adventurous Determined
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting Uliseses might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,494
Worldwide Bearers
#9,080
Global Rank
🇪🇸 Spain
2,395
🇪🇨 Ecuador
1,118
🇺🇾 Uruguay
994
🇵🇾 Paraguay
748
🇧🇴 Bolivia
739
🇧🇷 Brazil
414
🇨🇦 Canada
108
🇮🇩 Indonesia
52
🇵🇭 Philippines
45
🇩🇪 Germany
27

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
11,479 (100%)
♀ Female
15 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
9,247
Would be under 30 (79%)
2,437
Would be 30–60 (21%)
61
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 11,745 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ulises Through the Generations

Ulises, a name rooted in Greek mythology, has seen its peak in the US in 2006 with 487 births. Since then, it's become less popular, reflecting a trend among newer-generation names. With an average age of 21, Ulises is predominantly found among younger individuals, with 9,247 under 30, 2,437 aged 30-60, and just 61 over 60. This distribution highlights how the name is closely tied to recent decades, making it a modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 4,470
Texas 1,944
Illinois 683
Arizona 477
New York 360
Florida 307
Georgia 229
Colorado 221
Washington 218
North Carolina 202

✨ Similar Names to Ulises

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ulises's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Ulises

How Many People Have the Name Ulises?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,494 people in the United States currently share the name Ulises. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,712 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ulises a Common or Rare Name?

Ulises is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ulises Mean?

Ulises means "sailor" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ulises in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ulises Most Popular?

The name Ulises reached peak popularity in 2006, with 487 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ulises?

Approximately 11,494 people named Ulises live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,745. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,712 Americans.

Is Ulises a rare name?

Ulises is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,712 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ulises mean?

Ulises means "sailor" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Ulises more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ulises are male and 0% are female.

When was Ulises most popular?

Ulises peaked in 2006 with 487 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US11,494
All-Time Births11,745
1 in X1 in 28,712
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2006
World Rank#9,080
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.