Rising since 2005, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Aurea since 1918
Babies named Aurea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 53 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 37 |
| 1950s | 111 |
| 1960s | 160 |
| 1970s | 151 |
| 1980s | 127 |
| 1990s | 129 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 204 |
| 2020s | 135 |
Meaning & origin
Aurea is a Latin name meaning 'golden,' a feminine form of Aureus. First recorded in the United States in 1918, it has remained extremely rare for most of its history. However, since about 2005, the name has been slowly rising in use, reaching a peak rank of 5,410 in 2025. Its trajectory mirrors a broader trend toward revival of classical Latin names, though it still only appears once in every 69,881 births. The name has no strong association with any particular state, suggesting a scattered but consistent presence across the country.
Aurea is the feminine form of the Latin adjective aureus, meaning 'golden' or 'made of gold.' It was used in ancient Rome as a cognomen and later as a given name, particularly among early Christians who associated gold with virtue and purity. The name has seen sporadic use across Europe, especially in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries, though it remains rare.
“Aurea” around the world
Where Aurea lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aura, Rea
Sibling names for Aurea
Names that share Aurea's style, for a brother or sister.
