Ulysses is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #642 in 1999 with 272 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 272 births ranking #642. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 52.8%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 7,059 boys born was named Ulysses. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.