Rising since 1986, #681 for boys today.
Popularity of Aurelio since 1904
Babies named Aurelio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 283 |
| 1920s | 573 |
| 1930s | 546 |
| 1940s | 414 |
| 1950s | 512 |
| 1960s | 523 |
| 1970s | 767 |
| 1980s | 765 |
| 1990s | 886 |
| 2000s | 821 |
| 2010s | 967 |
| 2020s | 1,561 |
Meaning & origin
Aurelio is a name of Latin origin meaning "golden one," brought to modern usage through Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. In the United States, the name was first recorded in 1904, and after a period of low usage, it has been on a steady rise since 1986. Currently ranked 681st in 2025, it reached its peak in popularity that same year, with about 1 in 4,281 newborn boys receiving the name. Aurelio is most popular in Arizona, Oregon, and Colorado. The name carries an ancient Roman heritage while feeling fresh and melodic, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet historically grounded choice.
Aurelio is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Latin name Aurelius, derived from the Latin word 'aureus' meaning "golden" or "gilded." The Aurelius family name was prominent in ancient Rome, with Marcus Aurelius being the most famous bearer. The name spread throughout the Roman Empire and was later adopted in various Romance languages. In modern times, Aurelio has been used steadily, especially in Italy and Latin America.
Where Aurelio is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aurelio” around the world
Where Aurelio lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aure, Relio, Lio
Sibling names for Aurelio
Names that share Aurelio's style, for a brother or sister.
