Aurora Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-ROAR-uh / əˈrɔːrəLatin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: dawn; Italian: sunrise
Historical & Cultural Background
Aurora is derived from the Latin word for 'dawn.' In Roman mythology, Aurora was the goddess of the dawn, who renewed herself every morning. The name has been used in various cultures and has gained popularity in modern times, especially in literature and art. Although traditionally a feminine name, it has seen some use for boys as well.
Trend Summary
Aurora has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Aurore
- Aurorah
International Variants
- Aurora (Spanish)
- Aurora (Italian)
- Aurore (French)
Famous people named Aurora
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aurora was first seen in the United States in 1922. Aurora has ranked as high as #880 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Aurora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aurora (1935)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |