Ulices
Ulices is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Wrathful, standard Latinized variant of Odysseus.
Origin and history
Ulices is a variant spelling of Ulysses, which stems from the Latinized form of the Greek name Odysseus. Etymologically, it is tied to themes of wrath, hate, or journeying due to the legendary hero of Homer's epic poem. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name given mostly within Spanish-speaking families.
Popularity in the United States
1,585 babies in the United States have been named Ulices since 1880. It ranks #3166 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1609.
States where it is most popular
- CA (67.4 %)
- TX (25 %)
- IL (2.6 %)
- AZ (1.2 %)
- CO (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 54 |
| 1990-2000 | 269 |
| 2000-2010 | 559 |
| 2010-2019 | 372 |
| 2020-2029 | 318 |
Fun facts
- Ulices is a variant spelling of Ulysses, the Roman name for the Greek mythical hero Odysseus.
- The spelling replaces the traditional '-ss-es' suffix with '-ces', aligning closely with Spanish orthography.