How Many People Are Named Ulysses?
Complete statistics for the name Ulysses: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ulysses has a storied history and is quite rare, with only 11,565 people alive today in the US. It's the name of 1 in 28,534 Americans, and most bearers are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 3 traditionally represents creativity, communication, and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 18,480 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: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ulysses Through the Generations
Ulysses is a name that bridges classic and modern, with a rich history and a current population of just 11,565 in the US. Its all-time birth count of 18,480 shows a steady trend, but the majority of those named Ulysses are over 60, making up 50% of the total. This suggests a strong presence among older generations, with the peak year of 1999 seeing 272 births. The stark contrast between the total births and the living count highlights the enduring appeal of the name despite its rarity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Ulysses
Ulysses is one Latinized version of Odysseus. The name was made more famous in modern times by the American Civil War hero and eighteenth president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, by James Joyce's novel Ulysses, and the film of the same name.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ulysses's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Ulysses
How Many People Have the Name Ulysses?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,565 people in the United States currently share the name Ulysses. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,534 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ulysses a Common or Rare Name?
Ulysses 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ulysses in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ulysses Most Popular?
The name Ulysses reached peak popularity in 1999, with 272 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 Ulysses?
Approximately 11,565 people named Ulysses live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 18,480. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,534 Americans.
Is Ulysses a rare name?
Ulysses is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,534 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ulysses mean?
The meaning and origin of Ulysses are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Ulysses more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ulysses are male and 0% are female.
When was Ulysses most popular?
Ulysses peaked in 1999 with 272 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.