How Many People Are Named Ulysse?

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

Ulysse
Very Rare
Greek mythology

Ulysse means 'troubadour' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 9,051,673 Americans have this name, making it very exclusive. The majority of people named Ulysse are over 60, giving it a distinctly older feel.

~1,757
Living in US
1 in 188,645
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Troubadour
🌐
Origin
Greek mythology
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Adventurous Wise Mysterious
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,109
Worldwide Bearers
#129,246
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
895
🇨🇦 Canada
540
🇭🇹 Haiti
487
🇺🇸 United States
311
🇬🇦 Gabon
160
🇨🇭 Switzerland
114
🇨🇲 Cameroon
110
🇨🇬 Congo
107
🇧🇯 Benin
87
🇨🇩 DR Congo
62

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
36 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 93
15
Would be under 30 (6%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
235
Would be over 60 (94%)

All 250 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: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
91

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

📜 Ulysse Through the Generations

Ulysse has been a name that's seen its fair share of peaks and valleys over the decades. In 1922, it reached its highest point with 15 births, but since then, it's remained relatively stable. Today, there are only 36 people named Ulysse living in the United States, and most of them are over 60 years old. This makes Ulysse a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with a strong connection to an earlier era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 110

✨ Similar Names to Ulysse

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ulysse's Greek mythology roots

📄 About the Name Ulysse

How Many People Have the Name Ulysse?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,757 people in the United States currently share the name Ulysse. That works out to roughly 1 in every 188,645 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ulysse a Common or Rare Name?

Ulysse 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 Ulysse Mean?

Ulysse means "troubadour" and comes from Greek mythology origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ulysse Most Popular?

The name Ulysse reached peak popularity in 1922, 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 Ulysse?

Approximately 1,757 people named Ulysse live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,757. That works out to roughly 1 in 188,645 Americans.

Is Ulysse a rare name?

Ulysse is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 188,645 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ulysse mean?

Ulysse means "troubadour" and comes from Greek mythology origins.

Is Ulysse more male or female?

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

When was Ulysse most popular?

Ulysse peaked in 1922 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 US1,757
All-Time Births1,757
1 in X1 in 188,645
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age93
Peak Year1922
World Rank#129,246
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.