Aurelio
Boy name · Italian · Latin · Spanish
Meaninggolden · Italian
- US rank
- #681
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #629 in 1930
399 babies were named Aurelio in the US in 2025. It has climbed 522 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1904–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Aurelio you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Aurelio
Aurelio Vidmar
Australian association football player
Choose Aurelio and your child shares a first name with Aurelio Vidmar, an Australian association football player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Aurelio, like who?” Aurelio Vidmar's Wikipedia article is available in 45 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,281 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aurelio, 399 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aurelio would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAurelio first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1930, when it reached #629.
- Then vs nowAurelio is 5.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 22,831 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,281.
- TrendAurelio has climbed 522 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #681. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAurelio is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #343, followed by California (#379) and Texas (#383). It's in the top 1,000 in 17 states.
- MeaningIn Italian, Aurelio means “golden”. Our records link it to Italian, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Aurelio
Aurelio is a boy name of Italian, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “golden”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lio”. US birth records list Aurelio for boys from 1904 to 2025, in 118 of those 122 years. Its best year was 1930, when it ranked #629 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #681, with 399 babies.
Origin:Italian namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 18 | 56,550 boys |
| 1910s | 43 | 23,261 boys |
| 1920s | 52 | 19,260 boys |
| 1930s | 52 | 19,331 boys |
| 1940s | 29 | 34,990 boys |
| 1950s | 25 | 39,293 boys |
| 1960s | 27 | 36,751 boys |
| 1970s | 47 | 21,390 boys |
| 1980s | 42 | 24,062 boys |
| 1990s | 45 | 22,031 boys |
| 2000s | 41 | 24,349 boys |
| 2010s | 52 | 19,324 boys |
| 2020s | 151 | 6,625 boys |
More Italian boy names
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Unisex name: Luka · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Emiliano · rival, striving
- Boy name: Lorenzo · from Laurentum
- Unisex name: Giovanni · God is gracious
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Aurelio
What does the name Aurelio mean?
Aurelio means “golden” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Aurelio?
Aurelio has Italian, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Italian names include Luca, Leo, Luka.
Is Aurelio a boy or girl name?
Aurelio is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aurelio?
Aurelio ranked #681 for US boys in 2025, given to 399 babies. Its best year was 1930 (#629).