Ulysses
Pronunciation: [ y-ool-IHS-eez ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ulysses first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 15 babies have been named Ulysses in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ulysses is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,810 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,810
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ulysses
Ulysses is a girl name .
Is Ulysses a boy or girl name? Ulysses is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,810 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,291. Ulysses is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ulysses is currently ranked #67,810 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ulysses include Uly, Ulys, Ulysy, Ulysie, Ses, Sesy, Sesie, Ulie, and Ulykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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