Aurelius

Aurelius: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameLatin origin#991 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔˈɹiliəs/ · /əˈɹiliəs/

Meaning and origin of Aurelius

  • A male given name from Latin; of mostly historical use in the Anglo-Saxon world.

Etymology

From Latin Aurēlius.

How popular is Aurelius?

#991boys, 2025
230U.S. babies in 2025
#991peak rank (2025)
1,764babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,764 boys in the U.S. have been named Aurelius. Its highest rank for boys was #991 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #991 for boys, with 230 babies given the name.

18801920196020002025230 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Aurelius FAQ

What does the name Aurelius mean?

A male given name from Latin; of mostly historical use in the Anglo-Saxon world. From Latin Aurēlius.

What is the origin of the name Aurelius?

Aurelius is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Aurelius?

Since 1880, 1,764 boys in the U.S. have been named Aurelius. Its highest rank for boys was #991 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #991 for boys, with 230 babies given the name.

Is Aurelius a boy or girl name?

Aurelius is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,764 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.