Ulises
Ulises is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Wrathful, or to hate; traditionally associated with the heroic protagonist of Homer's Odyssey.
Origin and history
Ulises is the Spanish form of Ulysses, which itself derives from the ancient Greek name Odysseus. It carries strong classical literary associations, specifically with Homer's epic poem the Odyssey. In the United States, it is moderately popular, particularly within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
11,944 babies in the United States have been named Ulises since 1880. It ranks #1083 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #894.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.8 %)
- TX (19.7 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
- AZ (4.8 %)
- NY (3.6 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 96 |
| 1970-1980 | 303 |
| 1980-1990 | 684 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,402 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,129 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,910 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,410 |
Famous people named Ulises
- Ulises Ruiz Ortiz: Politician, Governor
- Ulises De la Cruz: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Ulises is the Spanish variant of Ulysses, the Roman name for the legendary Greek hero Odysseus.
- The name has maintained a steady presence in the U.S. top 1,000 male names for several decades.