Aurelius Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aurelius is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aurelius?
Aurelius is spelled A-U-R-E-L-I-U-S. The name has 8 letters.
Aurelius at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Latin word “aureus,” meaning “golden” or “gilded.”
- Origin
- The name Aurelius is commonly associated with ancient Rome and was used as a Roman family name and given name.
- Pronunciation
- aw-REEL-ee-us · 4 syllables
Aurelius Popularity in 2025
Rank#991
Recorded Births230
- Boys usage rose 131 places to #991 and recorded 40 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aurelius Mean?
Derived from the Latin word “aureus,” meaning “golden” or “gilded.”
Origin: The name Aurelius is commonly associated with ancient Rome and was used as a Roman family name and given name.
How Do You Pronounce Aurelius?
Pronunciationaw-REEL-ee-us
Syllables4
Aurelius Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 230 | #991 |
| 2024 | Boys | 190 | #1,122 |
| 2023 | Boys | 164 | #1,214 |
| 2022 | Boys | 133 | #1,393 |
| 2021 | Boys | 87 | #1,799 |
| 2020 | Boys | 72 | #1,977 |
| 2019 | Boys | 74 | #1,974 |
| 2018 | Boys | 52 | #2,472 |
| 2017 | Boys | 43 | #2,798 |
| 2016 | Boys | 49 | #2,551 |
| 2015 | Boys | 40 | #2,919 |
| 2014 | Boys | 39 | #2,929 |
| 2013 | Boys | 40 | #2,848 |
| 2012 | Boys | 39 | #2,954 |
| 2011 | Boys | 35 | #3,164 |
| 2010 | Boys | 43 | #2,787 |
| 2009 | Boys | 19 | #4,922 |
| 2008 | Boys | 19 | #4,901 |
| 2007 | Boys | 24 | #4,127 |
| 2006 | Boys | 20 | #4,520 |
| 2005 | Boys | 14 | #5,578 |
| 2004 | Boys | 17 | #4,793 |
| 2003 | Boys | 16 | #4,815 |
| 2002 | Boys | 14 | #5,131 |
When Was Aurelius Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
230 recorded births
National rank #991
2024 · Boys
190 recorded births
National rank #1,122
2023 · Boys
164 recorded births
National rank #1,214
2022 · Boys
133 recorded births
National rank #1,393
Where Aurelius Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #311 | 6 |
| NV | #516 | 5 |
| WA | #576 | 12 |
| MN | #640 | 7 |
| CA | #745 | 35 |
| TX | #778 | 35 |
| AZ | #781 | 7 |
| WI | #785 | 5 |