How Many People Are Named Ulysess?

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

Ulysess
Very Rare
Ancient Greek

Ulysess, a very rare male name, is held by just 170 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,937,391 Americans. The majority of those named Ulysess are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~170
Living in US
1 in 1,937,391
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greek hero
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Adventurous Determined Wise
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

430
Worldwide Bearers
#413,955
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
275
🇵🇭 Philippines
143
🇨🇳 China
2
🇧🇿 Belize
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇬🇹 Guatemala
1
🇮🇳 India
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇵🇦 Panama
1
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
170 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
30
Would be under 30 (6%)
42
Would be 30–60 (9%)
391
Would be over 60 (84%)

All 463 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: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
72

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

📜 Ulysess Through the Generations

Ulysess has been a name that's seen its fair share of peaks and valleys through the decades. With only 15 births in 1926 marking its highest point, the name has remained relatively stable since then. Today, there are 170 people named Ulysess living in the US, with the vast majority being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with a strong connection to the older generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 6

✨ Similar Names to Ulysess

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ulysess's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Ulysess

How Many People Have the Name Ulysess?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 170 people in the United States currently share the name Ulysess. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,937,391 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ulysess a Common or Rare Name?

Ulysess 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 Ulysess Mean?

Ulysess means "Greek hero" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ulysess Most Popular?

The name Ulysess reached peak popularity in 1926, with 15 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 Ulysess?

Approximately 170 people named Ulysess live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 463. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,937,391 Americans.

Is Ulysess a rare name?

Ulysess is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,937,391 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ulysess mean?

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

Is Ulysess more male or female?

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

When was Ulysess most popular?

Ulysess peaked in 1926 with 15 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 US170
All-Time Births463
1 in X1 in 1,937,391
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1926
World Rank#413,955
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.