Ulf
Gender-neutral name · German · Scandinavian
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,930 in 1965
0 babies were named Ulf in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1965–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryUlf first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1965, when it reached #3,930.
About the name Ulf
Ulf is a gender-neutral name of German and Scandinavian origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with U and ending in “-ulf”. US birth records list Ulf for boys only in 1965, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1965, when it ranked #3,930 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1965, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:German namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.7 | 370,370 boys |
More German names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Ulf
What is the origin of the name Ulf?
Ulf has German, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Charlotte, Emma.
Is Ulf a boy or girl name?
Both. Ulf is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Ulf?
Ulf is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1965. It peaked at #3,930 in 1965.