Aureliano
Aureliano is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Golden, gilded, or belonging to Marcus Aurelius's family line.
Origin and history
Aureliano is a Latin-derived male name originating from the Roman family name Aurelianus, meaning golden or gilded. While classically associated with the Roman Emperor Aurelian, it remains a rare given name in the United States. It is widely recognized in world literature through Gabriel García Márquez's masterpiece, 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'.
Popularity in the United States
700 babies in the United States have been named Aureliano since 1880. It ranks #3976 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1828.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.1 %)
- TX (41.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 30 |
| 1930-1940 | 52 |
| 1940-1950 | 52 |
| 1950-1960 | 32 |
| 1960-1970 | 27 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 86 |
| 2000-2010 | 91 |
| 2010-2019 | 90 |
| 2020-2029 | 99 |
Famous people named Aureliano
- Aureliano Bolognesi: Boxer, Olympic Champion
- Aureliano Urrutia: Physician, Surgeon
Nicknames
Auri, Liano
Fun facts
- Colonel Aureliano Buendía is one of the most famous fictional characters in Latin American literature, appearing in 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'.
- The name stems from Roman Emperor Aurelian, who ruled the Roman Empire during the 3rd century.