Uyless
An invented name, possibly derived from "useless" but with unclear origins.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Uyless. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Uyless today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uyless births was 1936 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uyless. 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
- • The typical person named Uyless is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Uyless' were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Uyless. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1936
7 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1956 SSA rank
#4,425
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Uyless: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Uyless from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Uyless remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Uyless 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 Uyless 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 Uyless
The given name Uyless has its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Old English words "ūf" and "lēas," which together translate to "without fear" or "fearless." This name was likely bestowed upon individuals who displayed great courage and bravery.
In the early medieval period, the name Uyless was predominantly found in the regions of present-day England and parts of Scotland. It was particularly prevalent among the Anglo-Saxon populations of that era. Variations in spelling, such as "Ufleas" and "Ufliess," were common due to the lack of standardized orthography at the time.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians believe that individuals bearing this name may have been mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, a collection of annals narrating the history of the Anglo-Saxons.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Uyless was Uyless of Mercia, a notable warrior who lived in the late 8th century. He is believed to have fought alongside the Mercian king Offa in battles against the Welsh and other neighboring kingdoms.
In the 11th century, Uyless the Fearless was a renowned knight who served under William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England. He earned his epithet for his valor in battle and his unwavering loyalty to the Norman cause.
During the 13th century, Uyless de Montfort was a prominent figure in the Second Barons' War against King Henry III. He was a staunch supporter of Simon de Montfort, the leader of the rebellion, and fought bravely in several pivotal battles.
In the 15th century, Uyless Chaucer, a distant relative of the famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer, was a renowned scholar and philosopher. He is credited with translating several ancient Greek texts into Middle English, contributing to the spread of knowledge during the Renaissance period.
Fast forward to the 17th century, Uyless Cromwell was a notable military commander who served under Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War. He played a crucial role in several key victories for the Parliamentarian forces and was renowned for his strategic acumen on the battlefield.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the given name Uyless, a name steeped in the rich cultural heritage of the Anglo-Saxon world and associated with qualities of courage, fearlessness, and bravery.
People
Uyless + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uyless as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Uyless: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uyless?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uyless 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Uyless a common name?
We classify Uyless as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uyless most popular?
The single biggest year for Uyless was 1936, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uyless is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Uyless in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Uyless a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uyless 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.
Is Uyless still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Uyless in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Uyless can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Uyless?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Uyless at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.