Ulysses is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #752 in 1998 with 214 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 272 births ranking #642. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 20.2%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 8,931 boys born was named Ulysses. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.