Declining since 2001, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Ulyses since 1905
Babies named Ulyses per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1998, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ulyses's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 130 |
| 1920s | 198 |
| 1930s | 145 |
| 1940s | 103 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 210 |
| 2000s | 264 |
| 2010s | 119 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Ulyses is an extremely rare variant of the classic name Ulysses. First recorded in 1905, it peaked that same year and has been in decline since 2001. As of 2025, its rank is 8910th, with only 1 in 213,510 babies receiving the name. Its usage is scattered, with no state concentration. The name carries the literary and mythological weight of Odysseus, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with epic roots.
Ulyses is a variant spelling of Ulysses, the Latinized form of the Greek name Odysseus. In Greek mythology, Odysseus was the hero of Homer's epic the Odyssey, known for his cleverness and long journey home after the Trojan War. The name was revived during the Renaissance and has been used occasionally in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Uly, Lys
Sibling names for Ulyses
Names that share Ulyses's style, for a brother or sister.
