At a glance
- In short
- Ulys is a male name of English origin, pronounced as YOO-lis.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1943 (#3,231)
- Babies in 1943
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,269 in 1912
- First recorded
- 1912
Meaning of Ulys
Ulys is a male name of English origin. The name Ulys is a variation of the more commonly known name Ulysses. In recent years, the popularity of the name Ulys in the United States has varied. While it was less frequently given in the early 1900s, it experienced a surge in popularity during the mid-20th century. The exact rank and occurrence data for Ulys fluctuates throughout different years, indicating its varying levels of popularity. Despite these fluctuations, Ulys remains a distinctive and unique name choice for parents looking for something less common but still rooted in classic English origins.
How to pronounce Ulys
English
- Pronounced YOO-lis /ˈjuːlɪs/
Popularity of Ulys in the U.S.
Ulys was last recorded in the U.S. in 1943, ranked #3,231 with 6 babies. It peaked at #2,269 in 1912. It first appears in the records in 1912.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1912–1943 20 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 6 | 3,231 | ▲ 329 |
| 1942 | 5 | 3,560 | ▼ 55 |
| 1941 | 5 | 3,505 | back (not recorded in 1939–1940) |
| 1938 | 7 | 2,868 | back (not recorded in 1935–1937) |
| 1934 | 5 | 3,679 | back (not recorded in 1932–1933) |
| 1931 | 7 | 3,095 | ▼ 73 |
| 1930 | 8 | 3,022 | back (not recorded in 1929) |
| 1928 | 5 | 4,151 | ▼ 700 |
| 1927 | 7 | 3,451 | ▲ 750 |
| 1926 | 5 | 4,201 | back (not recorded in 1925) |
| 1924 | 7 | 3,505 | ▼ 38 |
| 1923 | 7 | 3,467 | back (not recorded in 1922) |
| 1921 | 11 | 2,632 | back (not recorded in 1920) |
| 1919 | 8 | 3,115 | back (not recorded in 1918) |
| 1917 | 7 | 3,217 | ▲ 299 |
| 1916 | 6 | 3,516 | ▼ 1,206 |
| 1915 | 11 | 2,310 | ▲ 954 |
| 1914 | 5 | 3,264 | ▼ 768 |
| 1913 | 6 | 2,496 | ▼ 227 |
| 1912 | 6 | 2,269 | new |