Ulyses Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ulyses is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Ulixes', the Latin version of the Greek 'Odysseus'. It means 'wrathful' and has evolved through several historical forms. The name is associated with traits of heroism and intellect, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Renaissance due to literary influences.
The name Ulyses is most popular in Georgia, 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. From 2020-2022, Ulyses has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ulyses' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1748th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1992nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3364th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5019th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4037th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3710th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8251st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Ulyses' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ulyses"
Pronunciation
/juːˈlɪsiːz/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Ulyses is derived from the Latin 'Ulixes', which is the Latin form of the Greek name 'Odysseus'. It is associated with the hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey.
Meaning
wrathful
Language Evolution
Odysseus (Ancient Greek), Ulixes (Latin), Ulyses (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Ulyses gained popularity during the Renaissance when classical names were revived, particularly due to the influence of literature and art.
Variants & Derivatives
Ulysses, Ulises, Odisseus
Modern Popularity & Image
Ulyses is often perceived as a strong and heroic name, associated with adventure and intellect, particularly due to its literary connections.
Famous People
Ulysses S. Grant - 18th President of the United States, Ulysses Aldrovandi - Italian naturalist
📊 Ulyses Name Trend Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 43 peak births in 1998
Geographic Spread
Popular across 7 US states, with strongest presence in Georgia
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ulyses"
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 "Ulyses"
"Ulyses" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1748th of 7545 | 307 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1992nd of 6773 | 248 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3364th of 7552 | 111 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5019th of 10718 | 66 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4037th of 16616 | 199 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3710th of 24088 | 401 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8251st of 23106 | 106 |
Regional Popularity of "Ulyses" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
49.83% 1179th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
61.62% 1450th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
54.91% 2852nd/5194 |
28.26% 1785th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
38.33% 2803rd/7313 |
25.23% 1883rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ulyses" 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 "Ulyses"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ulyses" 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.