Ulises Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ulises is a name of Greek origin, derived from 'Odysseus,' meaning 'wrathful.' It evolved from the ancient Greek to Latin and then into modern Spanish. The name is associated with traits of intelligence and adventure, reflecting its mythological significance. It does not have biblical relevance but has gained popularity in the 20th century within Spanish-speaking cultures.
The name Ulises is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ulises has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ulises' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4387th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1805th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 879th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 598th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 890th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 23525th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Ulises' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ulises"
Pronunciation
/uˈli.seɪs/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Ulises is derived from the Latin form 'Ulixes,' which in turn comes from the Greek name 'Odysseus.' The name is associated with the hero of Homer's epic poem, the 'Odyssey.'
Meaning
Wrathful
Language Evolution
Odysseus (Greek), Ulixes (Latin), Ulises (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Ulises became more widely used in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century, largely influenced by the literary and cultural significance of the character Odysseus.
Variants & Derivatives
Ulysses, Odysseus, Ulysse
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ulises is viewed positively, often associated with intelligence and adventure due to its mythological roots.
Famous People
Ulises Ruiz Ortiz - Mexican politician, Ulises S. Grant - American military leader and president
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ulises"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ulises"
"Ulises" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4387th of 7552 | 53 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1805th of 10718 | 400 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 879th of 16616 | 2,035 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 598th of 24088 | 6,263 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 890th of 23106 | 2,979 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 23525th of 27321 | 10 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Ulises" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.22% 1563rd/2937 |
34.05% 1186th/3483 |
45.76% 1610th/3518 |
23.64% 956th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.28% 1079th/3685 |
31.55% 1412th/4475 |
20.35% 1057th/5194 |
7.76% 490th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.96% 823rd/4582 |
24.65% 1273rd/5164 |
9.54% 698th/7313 |
4.74% 354th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.51% 1375th/3984 |
40.49% 1817th/4487 |
13.94% 951st/6822 |
9.59% 602nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ulises" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ulises"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ulises" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.