Ulyses
Every Ulyses since 1905 — 1,446 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ulyses
Ulyses is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,638 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1905, 1,446 American babies have been named Ulyses. Its peak came in 1998, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ulyses stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ulyses year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,638 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,724 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,721 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,718 |
| 2020 | 12 | #7,002 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,108 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,507 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,608 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,998 |
| 2014 | 12 | #7,019 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,990 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,706 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,231 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,836 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,735 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,474 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,118 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,363 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,606 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,448 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,619 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2,680 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,860 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,988 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,102 |
| 1990 | 21 | #3,055 |
| 1985 | 8 | #5,119 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,704 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,758 |
| 1945 | 8 | #2,733 |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,569 |
| 1935 | 16 | #1,831 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,689 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,626 |
| 1920 | 21 | #1,742 |
| 1915 | 19 | #1,658 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,084 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ulyses in 2025?
Ulyses ranked #9,638 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ulyses?
1,446 babies have been named Ulyses in the United States since 1905, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ulyses most popular?
Ulyses peaked in 1998, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Ulyses a boy or girl name?
Ulyses is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ulyses rising or falling?
Ulyses is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.