Ulyses Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Ulyses means 'heroic journey' and is derived from the Greek name Odysseus.
Meaning of the Name Ulyses
Ulyses is a variant spelling of the name Ulysses, which is derived from the Latin name Ulixes. It is believed to have originated from the Greek name Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. Ulysses is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, bravery, and resourcefulness. The name has a rich mythological heritage and symbolizes a journey filled with challenges and triumphs.
Popularity of the Name Ulyses
The popularity for the name Ulyses peaked in popularity in the year 1998 with 43 births, which ranked number 5,097 out of 25,727 unique names for that year. Ulyses had the most male births in 1998 with 43, which ranked number 2,126 out of 11,309 male names. The number of births for the name Ulyses has declined sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 11 births, a decline of -31.25%. Among males, Ulyses has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 11 births, a decline of -31.25%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ulyses
- 20 Year Trend of Ulyses: -69.44%
- 10 Year Trend of Ulyses: -31.25%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ulyses: -31.25%
Popularity of Ulyses by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ulyses. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ulyses in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ulyses is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ulyses
- Total Births of Ulyses: 11 (-3.68%)
- Male Births of Ulyses: 11 (-3.68%)
Given the downward trend of Ulyses over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.68% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. Male births for Ulyses have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.68%.