Rising since 1990, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Aurelie since 1914
Babies named Aurelie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 169 |
| 2020s | 155 |
Meaning & origin
Aurelie is a French feminine name with Latin roots, meaning 'golden'. First recorded in the U.S. in 1914, it has seen a gradual increase in use, particularly since 1990. As of 2025, it ranks 3903 with roughly 1 in 43,440 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year was 2025, indicating growing interest. The name is most popular in California. Aurelie offers a melodic alternative to the more common Aurelia, appealing to parents seeking a name with a French accent and a connection to ancient Rome.
Aurelie is the French feminine form of the Latin Aurelius, a Roman family name derived from aureus meaning 'golden'. The name gained popularity in France during the 19th century and has been used across French-speaking regions. Its use in the United States has been sporadic, with a modest rise in recent decades.
Where Aurelie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aurelie” around the world
Where Aurelie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Quebec
#62
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aurie, Relie, Lili
Variants: Aurelia, Aurélie
Sibling names for Aurelie
Names that share Aurelie's style, for a brother or sister.
