Uless
Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an Old English name element.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Uless. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Uless today is around 86 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uless births was 1924 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uless. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Uless is about 86 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Uless' were born before 1950.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Uless. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1924
8 babies that year
Average age
86
years old
1938 SSA rank
#3,998
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Uless: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Uless from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 35 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Uless by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Uless during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Uless
The name Uless has its origins in the ancient Hellenic culture, tracing back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "ulysses," meaning "the wrathful one" or "the furious one." This name was initially associated with the legendary Greek hero Odysseus, who was known for his cunning and resilience during the Trojan War.
In ancient Greek mythology, Odysseus was celebrated for his intelligence, bravery, and determination. His epic journey back home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy was immortalized in Homer's renowned work, the Odyssey. The name Uless was likely a variation or diminutive form of Odysseus, used to honor the heroic figure and his exploits.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uless can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Plutarch, who lived in the 1st century CE. He chronicled the life of a warrior named Uless, who fought alongside Alexander the Great during his conquests in Asia Minor.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Uless. Among them was Uless of Pergamon (c. 150 BCE), a renowned physician and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of medicine during the Hellenistic period. Another notable figure was Uless the Chronicler (c. 500 CE), a Byzantine historian who documented the reigns of various Eastern Roman emperors.
In the medieval era, Uless de Montfort (1165-1218) was a prominent French nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in southern France. He was known for his bravery and tactical acumen on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance, the name Uless was associated with the Italian scholar and humanist Uless Manuzio (1449-1515), who was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and the development of the printing press.
Another significant figure in history who bore the name Uless was the French explorer and navigator Uless de la Salle (1643-1687), who led expeditions through the Great Lakes region of North America and claimed the vast territory of Louisiana for France.
While the name Uless has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and languages throughout history, reflecting the enduring legacy and influence of the heroic figure of Odysseus.
People
Uless + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uless as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Uless: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uless?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uless going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Uless a common name?
We classify Uless as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uless most popular?
The single biggest year for Uless was 1924, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uless is about 86 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Uless in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Uless a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uless in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Uless still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Uless in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Uless can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Uless?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.