Rising since 1999, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Aureliano since 1920
Babies named Aureliano per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 52 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Aureliano, meaning golden, is a name of Latin origin that has maintained a quiet presence in the United States, first recorded in 1920. In 2025, it ranked 3658th and had a 1-in-56,936 frequency, reflecting its rarity. Its trajectory shows steady growth since 1999, and it reached its peak in 2025, suggesting a slow but consistent rise in interest. The name is most common in California, which aligns with its popularity among Spanish-speaking and Italian-American communities. While never common, Aureliano carries a literary and historical weight that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive classical name.
Aureliano is the Italian and Spanish form of the Latin name Aurelianus, a Roman cognomen derived from Aurelius, itself from Latin 'aureus' meaning golden. The name was borne by several early Christian saints and by the Roman emperor Lucius Domitius Aurelianus, who ruled in the 3rd century. It has seen periodic use in Italy and Spain, and gained literary recognition through characters in works by Gabriel García Márquez and others.
Where Aureliano is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aure, Liano, Auri
Sibling names for Aureliano
Names that share Aureliano's style, for a brother or sister.
