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Aurelius
BoyLatin· “golden”
- Meaning
- golden
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- aw-REE-lee-uhs
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #991
- US babies 2025
- 230
- Best rank
- #991 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Aurelius
Aurelius is a Latin name that means “golden”.
Aurelius was a Roman family name from Latin aureus, golden. Its most famous bearer is the emperor Marcus Aurelius, whose philosophical Meditations are still widely read as a classic of Stoic thought. Saint Augustine of Hippo also bore it, as his full Latin name was Aurelius Augustinus. The pronunciation is aw-REE-lee-uhs. Aurelio and Aurele are the Italian and French forms, and Aurelia is the feminine. The name has an ancient, imperial ring, and it is drawing attention from parents who want a classical name with a clear, bright meaning. Reli, Aury and Leo are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Aurelius first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2025. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #991, and its highest count, 230 babies. Use has grown 475% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #9,188 in 2000, #2,793 in 2010, and #991 in 2025. Of the 1,764 US boys named Aurelius since records began, 50% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 454 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Yeshua, Oziel, Macklin, Lev, and Benito.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aurelius ranked highest in New Mexico, Nevada, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #319 | 6 |
| Nevada | #519 | 5 |
| Washington | #580 | 12 |
| Minnesota | #651 | 7 |
| California | #747 | 35 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Aurelius is usually pronounced aw-REE-lee-uhs, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with A and ends in “-us”.
Middle names for Aurelius
A few middle names that flow with Aurelius: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aurelius
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aurelius mean?
Aurelius is a Latin name that means “golden”.
What is the origin of the name Aurelius?
Aurelius has Latin roots. Aurelius was a Roman family name from Latin aureus, golden.
Is Aurelius a popular name?
Yes. Aurelius ranked #991 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Aurelius a boy or girl name?
Aurelius is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Aurelius?
Aurelius is usually pronounced aw-REE-lee-uhs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings