Aurelius

Aurelius - A very unique male name

Aurelius appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #3144. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aurelius and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aurelius? 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 Aurelius. The baby boy name Aurelius was given to 154 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1058 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 9,521 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aurelius peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1058.

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Aurelius is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aurelius is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #319 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,368.

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 Aurelius is where you live.

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Aurelius origin and meaning

Latin (Roman) — derivation disputed

Uncertain — a Roman nomen (clan name); often linked to Latin aurum, 'gold,' but scholars also propose a Sabine sun-word, and no derivation is proven

Aurelius was one of Rome's great clan names, immortalised by the emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius. As an American given name it is a 2010s arrival, rising fast with the revival of grand Roman names to a peak in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Aurelius is a 8 letter name with 4 syllables.

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Similar to Aurelius

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

Arlis / Arleigh / Arlos /

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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 Aurelius

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 Aurelius 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 Aurelius?

4 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

aw-REE-lee-us · /ɔːˈriːliəs/

Around the world

• Aurelio (Spanish and Italian) — The Spanish and Italian form of Aurelius.

Spellings and nicknames

• Aurelio — The Iberian/Italian form; a separate entry.

Famous bearers

• Marcus Aurelius — Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, author of the Meditations (121–180) Historical

Style

Classic

Why parents choose it

Aurelius is for parents who want maximum Roman grandeur and a philosopher-emperor namesake. Its sharp rise since 2020 shows classicist taste moving beyond Maximus and Atticus.

Worth knowing

• The popular 'golden' meaning is an unproven folk derivation, not a fact.
• Four syllables is a lot; expect it to be shortened.