How old is someone named Ulysses?
The average Ulysses is 37 years old.
Half of all living Ulysseses are between 17 and 57.
When was Ulysses popular?
Ulysses is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1999 but no single era. You'll meet Ulysseses of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 294 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,182 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,844 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,455 | 180 |
| 1940s | 1,559 | 670 |
| 1950s | 1,651 | 1,100 |
| 1960s | 1,287 | 1,000 |
| 1970s | 1,100 | 990 |
| 1980s | 1,357 | 1,300 |
| 1990s | 1,743 | 1,700 |
| 2000s | 1,884 | 1,900 |
| 2010s | 1,723 | 1,700 |
| 2020s | 1,050 | 1,000 |
How many Ulysseses are still alive?
About 12,000 Ulysseses are alive in the US today. That's 62% of the roughly 19,000 babies named Ulysses since 1880.
Roughly half of all Ulysseses ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Ulysses?
About one in four living Ulysseses are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Ulysses an old name?
Somewhat. Ulysses is older than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ulysses will be 40 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Ulysses a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Ulysseses are men.
Names the same age as Ulysses
NAME TWIN
Ulysses's name twin is Miriam. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Miriam's age curve is the closest match to Ulysses's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Ulises (21)
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Questions about the name Ulysses
How old is the average Ulysses?
The average Ulysses in the US is 37 years old. The median is 33, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ulysses?
About 12,000 Ulysseses are alive in the US today, out of roughly 19,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Ulysses most popular?
In 1999, when about 270 baby boys were named Ulysses.
Is Ulysses a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 26% of living Ulysseses, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this