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The name Ulysses has its roots in Latin, derived from the Greek 'Odysseus', meaning 'wrathful'. It has evolved through various languages, including Ancient Greek and Latin, to its current form in English. The name is associated with qualities of adventure and intelligence, though it does not have biblical significance. Ulysses gained popularity during the Renaissance due to classical literature and remains known through figures like Ulysses S. Grant.

The name Ulysses is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Ulysses has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling 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 Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ulysses' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 439th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 486th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 597th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 766th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 824th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 945th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1140th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 23525th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Ulysses' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.