Aurelius
How to say it: aw-REEL-yus · /ɔˈriljəs/
From Latin 'aureus' meaning 'golden' - ancient Roman emperor name revived today.
Aurelius was the 896th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 230 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 5.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #456 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #896 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 230 |
| Share of births | 1 in 14,414 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×5.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #456 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Aurelius found its strongest showing in the 2020s. Currently at its peak, it looks set to keep rising.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with a strong air, it unfolds over three syllables. Augustus reflects its grand style.
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Nicknames
- Aurel
- Leo
Honouring a Aurelius in the family
- Aurelpet form
- Leopet form
- Aurelioequivalent
- Aurèleequivalent
- Aurélienequivalent
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aurelius is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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