Aurelio
Aurelio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Golden, gilded, or radiant.
Origin and history
Aurelio is a classic boy's name derived from the Roman family name Aurelius, which stems from the Latin word for golden. It is widely used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures. In the United States, it maintains a steady and classic presence with recent growth in popularity.
Popularity in the United States
8,634 babies in the United States have been named Aurelio since 1880. It ranks #1300 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #839.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.4 %)
- CA (35.8 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- AZ (3.9 %)
- IL (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 283 |
| 1920-1930 | 573 |
| 1930-1940 | 546 |
| 1940-1950 | 414 |
| 1950-1960 | 512 |
| 1960-1970 | 523 |
| 1970-1980 | 767 |
| 1980-1990 | 765 |
| 1990-2000 | 886 |
| 2000-2010 | 821 |
| 2010-2019 | 967 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,561 |
Famous people named Aurelio
- Aurelio Rodriguez: Baseball Player
- Aurelio Lopez: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Lio, Relio
Fun facts
- The name shares its roots with the famous Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius.
- It ultimately derives from the Latin 'aureus', meaning golden, which is also the root for the chemical symbol for gold (Au).