Ulisses
Every Ulisses since 1971 — 1,312 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ulisses
Ulisses is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,828 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,312 American babies have been named Ulisses. Its peak came in 1999, when 68 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 Ulisses stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ulisses year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,828 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,164 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,263 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,201 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,615 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,959 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,827 |
| 2018 | 15 | #6,015 |
| 2017 | 15 | #6,042 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,303 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,976 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,124 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,174 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,617 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,206 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2,631 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,048 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,677 |
| 2007 | 52 | #2,469 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,657 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2,749 |
| 2004 | 41 | #2,638 |
| 2003 | 43 | #2,469 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,151 |
| 2001 | 58 | #1,910 |
| 2000 | 60 | #1,812 |
| 1995 | 28 | #2,679 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,862 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,791 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,202 |
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Famous people named Ulisses
- Ulisses Correia e Silva Politician · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ulisses in 2025?
Ulisses ranked #5,828 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ulisses?
1,312 babies have been named Ulisses in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ulisses most popular?
Ulisses peaked in 1999, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Ulisses a boy or girl name?
Ulisses is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ulisses rising or falling?
Ulisses is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ulisses?
Well-known people named Ulisses include Ulisses Correia e Silva (politician).