Declining since 2019, #2,884 for boys today.
Popularity of Ulices since 1976
Babies named Ulices per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 269 |
| 2000s | 559 |
| 2010s | 372 |
| 2020s | 318 |
Meaning & origin
Ulices first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, and it has remained uncommon since. Its peak popularity came in 2018, after which it has been falling in use since 2019. As of 2025, its rank is 2,884, with an incidence of about 1 in 39,723 births. The name is most common in Washington, Texas, and California. While clearly a variant of Ulysses, its precise origin and meaning remain a matter of interpretation, likely rooted in Spanish language tradition.
Ulices is the Spanish form of Ulysses, the Latin name for the Greek hero Odysseus. The name was used in Spain and Latin America, possibly influenced by literary works. It remains uncommon in English-speaking countries.
Where Ulices is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ulises
Sibling names for Ulices
Names that share Ulices's style, for a brother or sister.
