How Many People Are Named Ulyses?
Complete statistics for the name Ulyses: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ulyses, a very rare male name, is held by just 863 people in the US today, making up 1 in 382,182 Americans. The majority of those named Ulyses are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 1,438 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ulyses Through the Generations
Ulyses has seen its peak popularity in 1998 with 43 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. With an average age of 59, Ulyses is predominantly found among the older generation, with 46% of bearers being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while the name was once popular among parents, it's now less favored by new generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ulyses's Ancient Greek roots
📄 About the Name Ulyses
How Many People Have the Name Ulyses?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 863 people in the United States currently share the name Ulyses. That works out to roughly 1 in every 382,182 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ulyses a Common or Rare Name?
Ulyses 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 Ulyses Mean?
Ulyses means "Greek hero" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ulyses in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ulyses Most Popular?
The name Ulyses reached peak popularity in 1998, with 43 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 Ulyses?
Approximately 863 people named Ulyses live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,438. That works out to roughly 1 in 382,182 Americans.
Is Ulyses a rare name?
Ulyses is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 382,182 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ulyses mean?
Ulyses means "Greek hero" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.
Is Ulyses more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ulyses are male and 0% are female.
When was Ulyses most popular?
Ulyses peaked in 1998 with 43 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.