At a glance
- In short
- Ulysees is a male name of Greek origin, associated with courage and intelligence. It's derived from the legendary hero Odysseus.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1971 (#4,375)
- Babies in 1971
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,137 in 1902
- First recorded
- 1902
Meaning of Ulysees
Ulysees is a male name with origins in Greek mythology. It is derived from the name Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Ulysees is often associated with courage, intelligence, and perseverance, as these are the qualities displayed by Odysseus on his journey back home after the Trojan War. In British English, Ulysees is pronounced as yoo-LISS-eez (/juˈliːziːz/), while in American English it is pronounced as yoo-LISS-eez (/juˈlɪsiz/). This name has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1902, and although its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a distinctive and powerful choice for parents looking for a unique name with historical significance.
How to pronounce Ulysees
English
- Pronounced yoo-LISS-eez /juˈlɪsiz/
Popularity of Ulysees in the U.S.
Ulysees was last recorded in the U.S. in 1971, ranked #4,375 with 6 babies. It peaked at #1,137 in 1902. It first appears in the records in 1902.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1902–1971 47 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 | 4,375 | back (not recorded in 1970) |
| 1969 | 7 | 3,595 | ▲ 541 |
| 1968 | 5 | 4,136 | back (not recorded in 1962–1967) |
| 1961 | 5 | 4,066 | ▼ 729 |
| 1960 | 7 | 3,337 | ▲ 651 |
| 1959 | 5 | 3,988 | ▼ 955 |
| 1958 | 8 | 3,033 | back (not recorded in 1957) |
| 1956 | 5 | 3,942 | ▼ 1,384 |
| 1955 | 10 | 2,558 | ▲ 34 |
| 1954 | 10 | 2,592 | ▼ 493 |
| 1953 | 14 | 2,099 | ▲ 1,274 |
| 1952 | 6 | 3,373 | ▼ 878 |
| 1951 | 10 | 2,495 | ▼ 288 |
| 1950 | 12 | 2,207 | ▲ 246 |
| 1949 | 10 | 2,453 | ▼ 127 |
| 1948 | 11 | 2,326 | ▲ 536 |
| 1947 | 8 | 2,862 | ▲ 663 |
| 1946 | 5 | 3,525 | ▼ 951 |
| 1945 | 8 | 2,574 | back (not recorded in 1944) |
| 1943 | 11 | 2,277 | ▲ 1,283 |
| 1942 | 5 | 3,560 | ▼ 1,227 |
| 1941 | 10 | 2,333 | ▲ 145 |
| 1940 | 9 | 2,478 | ▼ 683 |
| 1939 | 15 | 1,795 | ▲ 23 |
| 1938 | 15 | 1,818 | ▲ 1,700 |
| 1937 | 5 | 3,518 | ▼ 1,066 |
| 1936 | 9 | 2,452 | ▼ 325 |
| 1935 | 12 | 2,127 | ▲ 1,552 |
| 1934 | 5 | 3,679 | ▼ 675 |
| 1933 | 7 | 3,004 | ▼ 1,156 |
| 1932 | 16 | 1,848 | ▲ 623 |
| 1931 | 10 | 2,471 | ▲ 1,121 |
| 1930 | 6 | 3,592 | ▼ 1,393 |
| 1929 | 13 | 2,199 | ▲ 323 |
| 1928 | 11 | 2,522 | ▲ 929 |
| 1927 | 7 | 3,451 | ▲ 257 |
| 1926 | 6 | 3,708 | back (not recorded in 1925) |
| 1924 | 6 | 3,867 | ▼ 400 |
| 1923 | 7 | 3,467 | ▼ 837 |
| 1922 | 11 | 2,630 | ▲ 2 |
| 1921 | 11 | 2,632 | ▲ 857 |
| 1920 | 7 | 3,489 | ▼ 98 |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,391 | ▲ 337 |
| 1918 | 6 | 3,728 | back (not recorded in 1916–1917) |
| 1915 | 6 | 3,392 | ▼ 741 |
| 1914 | 7 | 2,651 | back (not recorded in 1903–1913) |
| 1902 | 5 | 1,137 | new |
Notable people named Ulysees
- Ulysees Gilbert III is a former NFL linebacker who played college football at Akron and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019.