Ulysis
A Greek masculine name derived from Odysseus meaning "wrathful" or "vengeful".
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Ulysis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ulysis today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ulysis births was 1999 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ulysis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ulysis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1999
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2005 SSA rank
#11,384
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Ulysis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ulysis from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Ulysis remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ulysis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ulysis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ulysis
The name Ulysis is derived from the ancient Greek name Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey, written around the 8th century BC. Odysseus was the king of the island of Ithaca and one of the most prominent figures in Greek mythology.
The name Odysseus likely derives from the Greek verb "odyssomai," meaning "to be grieved" or "to suffer," which reflects the hardships and struggles that the legendary hero faced during his long journey home from the Trojan War. The Latin form of the name, Ulysses, was later adopted by the Romans.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ulysis was Ulysis Androvandus, an Italian naturalist and philosopher who lived from 1522 to 1605. He was known for his extensive work on zoology and botany, particularly his work titled "De Quadrupedibus Solidipedibus" (On Solid-Hoofed Quadrupeds).
Another notable bearer of the name was Ulysis Aldrovandi, an Italian naturalist and botanist who lived from 1522 to 1605. He is considered one of the founders of modern natural history and is known for his extensive collections and writings on various plants and animals.
In the literary world, Ulysis Cramner was an English poet and clergyman who lived from 1510 to 1556. He is best known for his translation of the Bible into English, which played a significant role in the English Reformation.
Ulysis Cuyler was an American Presbyterian minister and author who lived from 1823 to 1909. He was a prominent figure in the Presbyterian Church and wrote numerous books on religious topics.
Lastly, Ulysis Everett McGill was a fictional character played by George Clooney in the 2000 film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", which was loosely based on Homer's Odyssey. The character's name was a direct reference to the ancient Greek hero Odysseus.
People
Ulysis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ulysis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ulysis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ulysis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ulysis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Ulysis a common name?
We classify Ulysis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ulysis most popular?
The single biggest year for Ulysis was 1999, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ulysis is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ulysis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ulysis in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.