Ulyses
Ulyses is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Wrathful, or to hate; traditionally associated with the heroic traveler Odysseus.
Origin and history
Ulyses is a variant spelling of Ulysses, the Latin form of the Greek name Odysseus. In Greek mythology, Odysseus was the hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey, known for his intellect and long journey home after the Trojan War. In the United States, it is a rare traditional name closely tied to classical mythology and U.S. presidential history.
Popularity in the United States
1,446 babies in the United States have been named Ulyses since 1880. It ranks #3281 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1882.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.6 %)
- GA (20.1 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- SC (6.4 %)
- NC (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 19 |
| 1910-1920 | 130 |
| 1920-1930 | 198 |
| 1930-1940 | 145 |
| 1940-1950 | 103 |
| 1950-1960 | 66 |
| 1960-1970 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 210 |
| 2000-2010 | 264 |
| 2010-2019 | 119 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Nicknames
Uly
Fun facts
- Ulyses is a single-s spelling variant of Ulysses, which is the Latinized form of the Greek name Odysseus.
- The name evokes classical epic poetry, most notably Homer's Odyssey and James Joyce's modern novel Ulysses.