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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: aw-REL-ee-uh /ɔːˈrɛl.i.ə/
Origin: Latin; Italian
Meaning: Latin: golden; Italian: golden
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Aurelia has its roots in the Latin word "aureus," which means "golden" or "gilded." This etymology reflects a connection to brightness and value, as gold has historically been associated with wealth and purity. The name Aurelia emerged in ancient Rome, where it was used as a feminine form of the family name Aurelius, which was borne by notable figures, including the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the 2nd century CE.
The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of the Latin language during the Roman occupation of Britain and later through the Renaissance, when classical names were revived in European culture. Throughout history, Aurelia has been linked to various saints and notable figures.
One of the earliest references is to Saint Aurelia, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, whose legacy contributed to the name's use in Christian contexts. The name also appears in various historical texts and literature, including works from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, which helped to maintain its presence in European naming traditions.
The name gained further prominence with the translation of the Bible into Latin and later into vernacular languages, where it was sometimes used in religious contexts. Culturally, Aurelia symbolizes beauty, wealth, and nobility, resonating with the qualities associated with gold.
Its association with light and value has made it a favored choice in literature and art, often representing characters of grace and virtue. The diminutive form "Aurelie" has also been used in various cultures, adding to the name's charm and versatility.
Overall, Aurelia's rich historical background and cultural significance have contributed to its enduring appeal across centuries.
Famous people named Aurelia
In this section, you will find notable people named Aurelia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Aurelia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Aurelia Dobre is a gymnast best known for winning multiple world championships and Olympic medals.
Aurelia C. is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the indie pop genre and her album 'The Other Side'.
Aurelia Frick is a lawyer and businesswoman best known for her role in the legal field in Liechtenstein.
Fictional characters named Aurelia
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Aurelia is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. She is a skilled tactician and a member of the noble family in her storyline.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aurelia was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Aurelia has ranked as high as #602 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Aurelia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Aurelia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Aurelia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Aurelia (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 132 | |
| TX | 84 | |
| NY | 54 | |
| FL | 41 | |
| CO | 32 | |
| WA | 29 | |
| PA | 28 | |
| GA | 27 | |
| NJ | 27 | |
| OH | 26 | |
| NC | 26 | |
| VA | 25 | |
| OR | 25 | |
| MA | 25 | |
| AZ | 24 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Aurelia.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 933 |
| 2023 | 828 |
| 2022 | 644 |
| 2021 | 595 |
| 2020 | 568 |
| 2019 | 453 |
| 2018 | 456 |
| 2017 | 435 |
| 2016 | 433 |
| 2015 | 353 |
| 2014 | 334 |
| 2013 | 320 |
| 2012 | 253 |
| 2011 | 242 |
| 2010 | 215 |
| 2009 | 225 |
| 2008 | 169 |
| 2007 | 124 |
| 2006 | 125 |
| 2005 | 112 |
| 2004 | 80 |
| 2003 | 83 |
| 2002 | 74 |
| 2001 | 55 |
| 2000 | 58 |
| 1999 | 52 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1997 | 62 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1995 | 55 |
| 1994 | 63 |
| 1993 | 68 |
| 1992 | 65 |
| 1991 | 65 |
| 1990 | 75 |
| 1989 | 48 |
| 1988 | 66 |
| 1987 | 53 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1984 | 66 |
| 1983 | 51 |
| 1982 | 70 |
| 1981 | 53 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1979 | 75 |
| 1978 | 51 |
| 1977 | 62 |
| 1976 | 64 |
| 1975 | 50 |
| 1974 | 53 |
| 1973 | 58 |
| 1972 | 60 |
| 1971 | 70 |
| 1970 | 48 |
| 1969 | 51 |
| 1968 | 48 |
| 1967 | 51 |
| 1966 | 52 |
| 1965 | 45 |
| 1964 | 44 |
| 1963 | 48 |
| 1962 | 56 |
| 1961 | 63 |
| 1960 | 69 |
| 1959 | 57 |
| 1958 | 59 |
| 1957 | 73 |
| 1956 | 88 |
| 1955 | 87 |
| 1954 | 91 |
| 1953 | 69 |
| 1952 | 64 |
| 1951 | 83 |
| 1950 | 95 |
| 1949 | 93 |
| 1948 | 87 |
| 1947 | 88 |
| 1946 | 84 |
| 1945 | 91 |
| 1944 | 73 |
| 1943 | 85 |
| 1942 | 80 |
| 1941 | 94 |
| 1940 | 79 |
| 1939 | 65 |
| 1938 | 108 |
| 1937 | 99 |
| 1936 | 101 |
| 1935 | 96 |
| 1934 | 124 |
| 1933 | 94 |
| 1932 | 115 |
| 1931 | 118 |
| 1930 | 148 |
| 1929 | 123 |
| 1928 | 157 |
| 1927 | 169 |
| 1926 | 177 |
| 1925 | 187 |
| 1924 | 187 |
| 1923 | 179 |
| 1922 | 144 |
| 1921 | 166 |
| 1920 | 174 |
| 1919 | 158 |
| 1918 | 188 |
| 1917 | 173 |
| 1916 | 162 |
| 1915 | 164 |
| 1914 | 111 |
| 1913 | 102 |
| 1912 | 90 |
| 1911 | 81 |
| 1910 | 69 |
| 1909 | 71 |
| 1908 | 83 |
| 1907 | 72 |
| 1906 | 49 |
| 1905 | 47 |
| 1904 | 40 |
| 1903 | 46 |
| 1902 | 50 |
| 1901 | 53 |
| 1900 | 66 |
| 1899 | 54 |
| 1898 | 56 |
| 1897 | 44 |
| 1896 | 42 |
| 1895 | 45 |
| 1894 | 46 |
| 1893 | 45 |
| 1892 | 36 |
| 1891 | 33 |
| 1890 | 33 |
| 1889 | 35 |
| 1888 | 36 |
| 1887 | 25 |
| 1886 | 29 |
| 1885 | 17 |
| 1884 | 21 |
| 1883 | 14 |
| 1882 | 18 |
| 1881 | 15 |
| 1880 | 21 |