Ulysses
Ulysses is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Wrathful, hater, or wounded; historically associated with the Latin form of Odysseus.
Origin and history
Ulysses is the Latinized form of the Greek name Odysseus, legendary king of Ithaca and hero of Homer's epic poem. In American history, it is prominent due to Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th U.S. President and Civil War general. It remains a recognizable classic boy's name with steady, moderate usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
18,655 babies in the United States have been named Ulysses since 1880. It ranks #858 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1058.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21 %)
- GA (11.7 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- SC (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 241 |
| 1890-1900 | 310 |
| 1900-1910 | 294 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,182 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,839 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,450 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,559 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,651 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,282 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,100 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,352 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,738 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,884 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,723 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,050 |
Famous people named Ulysses
- Ulysses S. Grant: U.S. President, Military General
Nicknames
Uli, Les
Fun facts
- General Ulysses S. Grant served as the 18th President of the United States, giving the classical name strong American historical significance.
- Ulysses is the title of James Joyce's landmark 1922 modernist novel, which parallels Homer's Odyssey.