Declining since 2000, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Ulisses since 1971
Babies named Ulisses per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 129 |
| 1990s | 326 |
| 2000s | 504 |
| 2010s | 234 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Ulisses enters the U.S. baby name landscape in 1971, debuting as an uncommon choice. It peaked in 1999, the year it achieved its highest frequency. Since 2000, its usage has been in a long decline, reflecting the fading novelty of classical literary names from Portuguese heritage. Its top state, Texas, accounts for a disproportionate share of births, suggesting a strong regional concentration. The name's 1 in 106,755 incidence in 2025 places it in the range of rare but not unheard of names, a status it has maintained for decades.
Ulisses is the Portuguese form of the Greek name Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey. The name's etymology is debated, with some sources linking it to the Greek verb 'odyssesthai', meaning 'to be angry' or 'to hate'. The name has been used in Portuguese-speaking countries as a classic literary reference.
Where Ulisses is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Uli
Sibling names for Ulisses
Names that share Ulisses's style, for a brother or sister.
