Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Ulysses
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1999
Peak births
272
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Ulysses
How many people are named Ulysses?
An estimated 11,250 living Americans are named Ulysses.
How rare is Ulysses?
Ulysses is uncommon among babies today, with 169 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 37.9% from its 1999 peak.
How old is the typical Ulysses?
The median age of a living American named Ulysses is approximately 32 years, with most bearers falling between 17 and 55 years old.
Is Ulysses still popular?
Yes. Ulysses is holding steady, with 169 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Ulysses most common?
Ulysses has its strongest geographic signal in Georgia, where it appears 6.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19992025
Peak year
1999
Decline from peak
37.9%
2025
169
All-time
18,655