Compare two names
Williams and Ulysses side by side: Williams peaked in 1950 and Ulysses in 1999; in 2025 they were given to 40 and 169 babies.
Williams and Ulysses, year by year
Girls and boys together; Williams solid, Ulysses dashed.
| Williams | Ulysses | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 40 | 169 |
| Rank 2025 | #3,085 among boys’ names | #1,201 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 6,150 | 18,680 |
| Peak year | 1950 | 1999 |
| Girls | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Alive, estimated | 3,610 | 11,500 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.