Aureliano

Aureliano - A very unique male name

Aureliano appeared on the charts for the first time in 1930 on position #1503. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aureliano and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aureliano? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aureliano. The baby boy name Aureliano was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3114 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aureliano peaked in popularity 93 years ago in 1933 on position 1034.

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Aureliano is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aureliano is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,598 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,598.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aureliano is where you live.

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Aureliano origin and meaning

Spanish/Italian, from Latin Aurelianus

Golden, from Latin aureus

Aureliano is the Spanish and Italian form of Aurelianus, from Latin aureus meaning golden. It was recorded in the United States as early as 1930, with a peak in 1933, and it carries a literary echo through Gabriel García Márquez. It is a long, golden, old-world name.

Attested etymology

Aureliano is a 9 letter name with 5 syllables.

To see famous people named Aureliano, pop culture references for the name Aureliano and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aureliano

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aureliano, sorted by popularity.

Arlen / Arlan / Arlin / Arlyn / Arlington / Arlon / Arland / Arlind / Arlene / Aurelian /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Aureliano

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aureliano a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aureliano?

5 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ow-reh-lee-AH-noh · /ˌɔːreɪliˈɑːnoʊ/

Around the world

• Aurelian (English/French) — English and French form

Famous bearers

• Aureliano Buendía — Patriarch in Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude (Fictional, 1967) Fictional

Style

InternationalLiterary

Why parents choose it

A long, golden literary name with an old-world grandeur.

Worth knowing

• Its length and literary weight make it a statement choice.