Ulysses
boy name#1196 in 2025Ulysses entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #269 in 1895, ranks #1196 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1196
rank today
#269
peak (1895)
169
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #370 |
| 1890s | #337 |
| 1900s | #403 |
| 1910s | #440 |
| 1920s | #445 |
| 1930s | #475 |
| 1940s | #503 |
| 1950s | #569 |
| 1960s | #680 |
| 1970s | #789 |
| 1980s | #785 |
| 1990s | #827 |
| 2000s | #949 |
| 2010s | #1112 |
| 2020s | #1164 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ulysses has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Ulysses are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ulysses alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ulysses in 2025?
- Ulysses ranks #1196 among US boy names in 2025, with 169 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ulysses most popular?
- Ulysses peaked in 1895, reaching #269 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ulysses with classmates?
- Ulysses will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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