Auron
Auron is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Golden, derived from the Latin root 'aurum'.
Origin and history
Auron is a contemporary masculine name likely derived from the Latin word for gold or popularized by modern fictional characters. It has seen increased usage in the United States in recent decades due to video games and fantasy media. Today, it remains a rare but distinct choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
697 babies in the United States have been named Auron since 1880. It ranks #3979 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1760.
States where it is most popular
- TX (55.6 %)
- CA (33.3 %)
- NC (11.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 181 |
| 2010-2019 | 349 |
| 2020-2029 | 167 |
Fun facts
- The name Auron gained widespread cultural familiarity through the prominent character Auron in the 2001 video game Final Fantasy X.
- It shares its root with the Latin word 'aurum', meaning gold, which is also the basis for the chemical symbol Au.