Aurelio Boy

Popularity: #576 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: aw-REH-lee-oh /aʊˈɹeɪlioʊ/

Origin: Latin; Italian

Meaning: Latin: 'golden'; Italian: 'golden'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Aurelio is derived from the Latin name Aurelius, which is rooted in the Latin word "aureus," meaning "golden" or "gilded." The name Aurelius was a prominent Roman family name, notably borne by Marcus Aurelius, a Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 CE, who is often remembered for his philosophical writings and his role in the Stoic school of thought. The transition of Aurelius into Aurelio occurred as the name spread through various cultures, particularly during the Middle Ages, when Latin names were adapted into vernacular forms across Europe, including the Romance languages.

Historically, Aurelius gained significance in the Christian context as well, with several saints bearing the name. One notable figure is Saint Aurelius of Carthage, a bishop in the 5th century who was known for his contributions to the early Church and his efforts in combating heresy.

The name's association with nobility and virtue, particularly through figures like Marcus Aurelius, helped to cement its place in various cultures over the centuries. In the cultural landscape, the name Aurelio carries connotations of strength, wisdom, and nobility, reflecting the qualities associated with its Latin roots.

The name has been embraced in various forms across different regions, often adapted to fit local languages and customs. In Italian, for instance, Aurelio is a direct descendant of Aurelius, maintaining the original meaning and historical resonance.

The enduring appeal of the name can be attributed to its rich historical background and the positive attributes associated with its etymology.

Famous people named Aurelio

In this section, you will find notable people named Aurelio. 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 Aurelio who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Aurelio who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Aurelio Andreazzoli is a football manager best known for his work with Empoli, Roma, and Genoa.

Aurelio De Laurentiis is a film producer and entrepreneur best known for his work in Italian cinema and as the president of S.S.C. Napoli.

Aurelio Costacurta is a former footballer best known for his time at AC Milan and the Italian national team.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Aurelio, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Aurelio. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aurelio was first seen in the United States in 1904.

Aurelio has ranked as high as #1375 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Arizona, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Aurelio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Aurelio 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 Aurelio was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Aurelio.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 399 399 0
2024 324 324 0
2023 262 262 0
2022 229 229 0
2021 190 190 0
2020 157 157 0
2019 154 154 0
2018 124 124 0
2017 120 120 0
2016 116 116 0
2015 96 96 0
2014 80 80 0
2013 76 76 0
2012 76 76 0
2011 61 61 0
2010 64 64 0
2009 94 94 0
2008 88 88 0
2007 100 100 0
2006 83 83 0
2005 75 75 0
2004 98 98 0
2003 67 67 0
2002 61 61 0
2001 69 69 0
2000 86 86 0
1999 76 76 0
1998 75 75 0
1997 77 77 0
1996 76 76 0
1995 85 85 0
1994 88 88 0
1993 119 119 0
1992 95 95 0
1991 114 114 0
1990 81 81 0
1989 70 70 0
1988 89 89 0
1987 53 53 0
1986 64 64 0
1985 69 69 0
1984 76 76 0
1983 97 97 0
1982 86 86 0
1981 88 88 0
1980 79 73 6
1979 91 91 0
1978 73 73 0
1977 63 63 0
1976 85 85 0
1975 67 67 0
1974 94 94 0
1973 72 72 0
1972 94 94 0
1971 67 67 0
1970 61 61 0
1969 63 63 0
1968 41 41 0
1967 48 48 0
1966 59 59 0
1965 38 38 0
1964 46 46 0
1963 59 59 0
1962 58 58 0
1961 53 53 0
1960 58 58 0
1959 51 51 0
1958 54 54 0
1957 44 44 0
1956 39 39 0
1955 62 62 0
1954 47 47 0
1953 59 59 0
1952 51 51 0
1951 58 58 0
1950 47 47 0
1949 42 42 0
1948 58 58 0
1947 35 35 0
1946 32 32 0
1945 38 38 0
1944 46 46 0
1943 35 35 0
1942 35 35 0
1941 37 37 0
1940 56 56 0
1939 35 35 0
1938 43 43 0
1937 39 39 0
1936 42 42 0
1935 57 57 0
1934 58 58 0
1933 48 48 0
1932 53 53 0
1931 76 76 0
1930 95 95 0
1929 63 63 0
1928 81 81 0
1927 67 67 0
1926 71 71 0
1925 55 55 0
1924 58 58 0
1923 55 55 0
1922 46 46 0
1921 40 40 0
1920 37 37 0
1919 49 49 0
1918 30 30 0
1917 36 36 0
1916 39 39 0
1915 36 36 0
1914 24 24 0
1913 32 32 0
1912 20 20 0
1911 11 11 0
1910 6 6 0
1909 11 11 0
1904 5 5 0

Top States for Aurelio (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 67
24%
CA 62
22%
FL 20
7%
WA 15
5%
OR 11
4%
AZ 11
4%
GA 9
3%
PA 9
3%
OK 8
3%
CO 7
3%
NY 7
3%
NC 7
3%
VA 6
2%
NV 6
2%
IL 6
2%
MI 6
2%
NE 5
2%
NM 5
2%
IN 5
2%
MO 5
2%