Boy · #1,028 in 2026

Aurelius

The gens Aurelia was a plebeian family at ancient Rome, which flourished from the third century BC to the latest period of the Empire. The first of the Aurelian gens to obtain the consulship was Gaius Aurelius Cotta in 252 BC. From then to the end of the Republic, the Aurelii supplied many distinguished statesmen, before entering a period of relative obscurity under the early emperors.

Current Rank
#1,028
Peak Rank
#1,028 (2026)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+175%
1913
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#1028
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
68
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Aurelius

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The gens Aurelia was a plebeian family at ancient Rome, which flourished from the third century BC to the latest period of the Empire. The first of the Aurelian gens to obtain the consulship was Gaius Aurelius Cotta in 252 BC. From then to the end of the Republic, the Aurelii supplied many distinguished statesmen, before entering a period of relative obscurity under the early emperors.

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Origin & history
The nomen Aurelius is usually connected with the Latin adjective aureus , meaning "golden", in which case it was probably derived from the color of a person's hair. However, Festus reports that the original form of the nomen was Auselius , and that the medial 's' was replaced by 'r' at a relatively early period; the same process occurred with the archaic nomina Fusia, Numisia, Papisia, Valesia , and Vetusia , which became Furia, Numeria, Papiria, Valeria , and Veturia in classical Latin . According to Festus, Auselius was derived from a Sabine word for the sun.

The Story of Aurelius

Aurelius first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 216 Aureliuss were born — ranking #1,028 that year. As of 2026, Aurelius ranks #1,028 for baby boys with 216 births, rising sharply (+175% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Aureliuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Aurelius

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aurelius is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aurelius

What does the name Aurelius mean?
The gens Aurelia was a plebeian family at ancient Rome, which flourished from the third century BC to the latest period of the Empire. The first of the Aurelian gens to obtain the consulship was Gaius Aurelius Cotta in 252 BC. From then to the end of the Republic, the Aurelii supplied many distinguished statesmen, before entering a period of relative obscurity under the early emperors.
How popular is Aurelius in 2026?
In 2026, Aurelius ranks #1,028 among boys' names in the U.S., with 216 babies given the name that year.
When was Aurelius most popular?
Aurelius reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,028 that year with 216 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Aurelius most popular?
Aurelius has historically been most popular in Nevada, Colorado, Arizona. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aurelius.
Is Aurelius a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Aurelius is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Aurelius?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aurelius include Arlon, Mickel, Everardo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Aurelius

Aurelius is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Aurelius's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,028. Use the chart and map above to compare Aurelius's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.