Aurelian
Meaninggolden · Latin
- US rank
- #4,139
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,693 in 2024
25 babies were named Aurelian in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,363 places in five years.
Found on lists
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million boys, 2017–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aurelian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 68,493 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aurelian, 25 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aurelian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAurelian first shows up in US birth records in 2017, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #3,693.
- New on the sceneAurelian wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2017.
- TrendAurelian has climbed 3,363 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,139. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Aurelian means “golden”.
About the name Aurelian
Aurelian is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “golden”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Aurelian for boys from 2017 to 2025, in 9 of those 9 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #3,693 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,139, with 25 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.5 | 288,462 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 93,313 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Aurelian
What does the name Aurelian mean?
Aurelian means “golden” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Aurelian?
Aurelian has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Aurelian a boy or girl name?
Aurelian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aurelian?
Aurelian ranked #4,139 for US boys in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#3,693).