Aurelio
Primarily a boy's name of Latin origin with 8,233 recorded births. Also given to 6 girls.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Aurelius
Aurelio is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, from the Roman family name Aurelius, derived from the Latin aureus meaning 'golden' or 'gilded.' Emperor Marcus Aurelius — philosopher-king and author of the Meditations — is one of history's most admired rulers and thinkers.
Aurelio carries the golden warmth of its Latin meaning and the intellectual gravity of its most famous bearer. It is widely used in Italy, Spain, and Latin America. For parents who love Roman names with genuine philosophical depth, Aurelio offers all the grandeur of Marcus Aurelius in a warm, Latin American form.
EtymologyShow more
Aurelio first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1904. Its appearance in the 1900s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Latin classification suggests a path from latin linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aurelio climbed 662 spots in the last 20 years — from #1435 to #773.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,161 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 967 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 821 | — |
| 1990s | 886 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 764 | — |
| 1970s | 767 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 523 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 512 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 414 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 546 | — |
| 1920s | 573 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 283 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 16 | — |
The Story of Aurelio
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Aurelio is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Aurelio are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Aurelio?
Only about 1 in every 11,146 babies born in 2024 was named Aurelio — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1904, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 1,161 births that decade.
Aurelio by the numbers
- Would fill 172 school buses
- Meeting one Aurelio per day would take 22.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(117 years, 1904–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 323 | #773 |
| 2023 | 262 | #885 |
| 2022 | 229 | #982 |
| 2021 | 190 | #1101 |
| 2020 | 157 | #1204 |
| 2019 | 154 | #1231 |
| 2018 | 124 | #1409 |
| 2017 | 120 | #1434 |
| 2016 | 116 | #1478 |
| 2015 | 96 | #1645 |
| 2014 | 80 | #1842 |
| 2013 | 76 | #1867 |
| 2012 | 76 | #1894 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2148 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2101 |
| 2009 | 94 | #1665 |
| 2008 | 88 | #1722 |
| 2007 | 100 | #1564 |
| 2006 | 83 | #1699 |
| 2005 | 75 | #1753 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Aurelio as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Aurelio has also been given to 6 girls in the U.S. since 1980.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1904–2024