How Many People Are Named Ulysees?

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

Ulysees
Very Rare
Ancient Greek

Ulysees, a name inspired by the ancient Greek hero, stands out due to its very rare status. Only 132 people in the US today carry this name, making up just 1 in 2,493,339 Americans. The majority of those named Ulysees are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1932.

~132
Living in US
1 in 2,493,339
Americans
1932
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greek hero
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Adventurous Determined Wise
7
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

206
Worldwide Bearers
#630,600
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
184
🇵🇭 Philippines
17
🇮🇪 Ireland
1
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
1
🇱🇷 Liberia
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
132 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 87
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
18
Would be 30–60 (5%)
379
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 397 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: 1932

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
58

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

📜 Ulysees Through the Generations

Ulysees has been a name that's seen its fair share of peaks and valleys over the decades. With only 16 births in 1932 marking its highest point, the name has remained relatively stable since then. Today, the average age of someone named Ulysees is 87, with 95% of the individuals being over 60 years old. This stark demographic shift underscores how Ulysees is now predominantly associated with older generations, maintaining its classic charm but also its rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 75
South Carolina 12

✨ Similar Names to Ulysees

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ulysees's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Ulysees

How Many People Have the Name Ulysees?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 132 people in the United States currently share the name Ulysees. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,493,339 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ulysees a Common or Rare Name?

Ulysees 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 Ulysees Mean?

Ulysees means "Greek hero" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ulysees Most Popular?

The name Ulysees reached peak popularity in 1932, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Ulysees?

Approximately 132 people named Ulysees live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 397. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,493,339 Americans.

Is Ulysees a rare name?

Ulysees is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,493,339 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ulysees mean?

Ulysees means "Greek hero" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.

Is Ulysees more male or female?

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

When was Ulysees most popular?

Ulysees peaked in 1932 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US132
All-Time Births397
1 in X1 in 2,493,339
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age87
Peak Year1932
World Rank#630,600
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.