How Many People Are Named Ulysses?

Curious about how common the name Ulysses is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 18,509
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 17,829 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 18,509 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Ulysses.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 17,829 people has this name.

This classification places Ulysses in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Ulysses

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 17,829 people

Total Count

18,509

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 18,484
Female: 25

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 60

  • Young (<30) 5,128
  • Adult (30–60) 4,047
  • Old (>60) 9,334

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 42.9%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 583
  • Arkansas 217
  • Arizona 215
  • California 2,780
  • Colorado 112
  • DC 16
  • Florida 1,142
  • Georgia 1,568
  • Illinois 791
  • Indiana 12
  • Kentucky 98
  • Louisiana 496
  • Maryland 15
  • Michigan 115
  • Minnesota 20
  • Missouri 27
  • Mississippi 364
  • North Carolina 551
  • Nebraska 5
  • New Jersey 103
  • New Mexico 5
  • Nevada 10
  • New York 694
  • Ohio 99
  • Oklahoma 99
  • Oregon 21
  • Pennsylvania 235
  • South Carolina 856
  • Tennessee 167
  • Texas 1,449
  • Virginia 326
  • Washington 92
  • Wisconsin 22
  • West Virginia 37
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ulysses?

Approximately 18,509 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Ulysses, based on statistical analysis.

Is Ulysses a rare name?

Ulysses is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.