Ulisses
Ulisses is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Wrathful, or to hate (derived from the Greek root odyssomai).
Origin and history
Ulisses is a variant spelling of Ulysses, the Latin form of the Greek name Odysseus. It is historically associated with the legendary hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. In the United States, it remains a rare given name primarily chosen for its classical and mythological heritage.
Popularity in the United States
1,312 babies in the United States have been named Ulisses since 1880. It ranks #3394 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1828.
States where it is most popular
- CA (64.8 %)
- TX (27.5 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
- AZ (2.3 %)
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 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 129 |
| 1990-2000 | 326 |
| 2000-2010 | 504 |
| 2010-2019 | 234 |
| 2020-2029 | 99 |
Famous people named Ulisses
- Ulisses Correia e Silva: Prime Minister, Politician
Nicknames
Uli
Fun facts
- Ulisses is a Latin-derived variant of Odysseus, the famous protagonist of Homer's Odyssey.
- The spelling with a double 's' reflects Romance language conventions, particularly in Portuguese and Spanish contexts.