Aurelio

Aurelio - A very unique male name

Aurelio appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #608. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aurelio and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aurelio? 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 Aurelio. The baby boy name Aurelio was given to 350 baby boys in 2025, ranking #690 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,189 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aurelio peaked in popularity 96 years ago in 1930 on position 574.

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Aurelio is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aurelio is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #344 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,144.

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 Aurelio is where you live.

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Aurelio origin and meaning

Latin, Spanish and Italian form of Aurelius

The Spanish and Italian form of Aurelius, the Roman family name from Latin aureus, 'golden'

Aurelio is Marcus Aurelius's name in its modern Romance form, in US data since 1911 and at its peak in 2025. Its quiet rise tracks the revival of grand, classical Latin names.

Attested etymology

Aurelio is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Aurelio

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

Arlo / Ariel / Arlie / Arley / Arlow / Arlee / Arielle / Arel / Auriel / Areli /

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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 Aurelio

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 Aurelio 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 Aurelio?

3 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-REL-ee-oh · /aʊˈrɛlioʊ/
The data lists three syllables; Spanish and Italian speakers use four (ow-REL-ee-oh).

Around the world

• Aurelius (English) — The original Latin form, used in English for the Roman emperor

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Aurelio is imperial without being stiff — golden in meaning, musical in sound, and chosen by families who want a classical name with Romance warmth.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often compress it and misplace the stress