Aurelius
Boy name · Hispanic · Latin · Spanish
Meaninggolden · Latin
- US rank
- #991
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #991 in 2025
230 babies were named Aurelius in the US in 2025. It has climbed 986 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Aurelius you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,424 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aurelius, 230 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aurelius would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAurelius first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearAurelius is at its all-time high right now: #991 in 2025.
- Then vs nowAurelius is 43× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 7,424.
- TrendAurelius has climbed 986 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #991. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAurelius is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #311, followed by Nevada (#516) and Washington (#576). It's in the top 1,000 in 11 states.
- MeaningIn Latin, Aurelius means “golden”. Our records link it to Hispanic, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Aurelius
Aurelius is a boy name of Hispanic, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “golden”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ius”. US birth records list Aurelius for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 67 of those 113 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #991 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #991, with 230 babies.
Origin:Hispanic namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.1 | 123,894 boys |
| 1920s | 5.3 | 187,617 boys |
| 1930s | 1.9 | 529,101 boys |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1960s | 1.2 | 847,458 boys |
| 1970s | 2.6 | 387,597 boys |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 534,759 boys |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 724,638 boys |
| 2000s | 8.2 | 122,100 boys |
| 2010s | 24 | 41,237 boys |
| 2020s | 85 | 11,799 boys |
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Questions about the name Aurelius
What does the name Aurelius mean?
Aurelius means “golden” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Aurelius?
Aurelius has Hispanic, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hispanic names include Sebastian, Gabriel, Jose.
Is Aurelius a boy or girl name?
Aurelius is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aurelius?
Aurelius ranked #991 for US boys in 2025, given to 230 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#991).