Aurelia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aurelia is a name of Latin origin meaning 'golden'. It evolved from the Roman family name Aurelius to become a popular given name. It is associated with elegance and beauty and has biblical relevance. The name has seen continuous use throughout history and is experiencing a resurgence in modern times.
The name Aurelia is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aurelia has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aurelia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 519th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 711th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1204th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1702nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2046th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1623rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 582nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aurelia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aurelia"
Pronunciation
/ɔːˈreɪliə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Aurelia is derived from the Latin word 'aureus', meaning 'golden' or 'gilded'. It was originally a family name in ancient Rome and became popular as a given name.
Meaning
golden
Language Evolution
Aurelius (Latin), Aurelia (Latin), Aurelia (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Aurelia gained popularity during the Renaissance as a revival of classical names. It has remained in use across various cultures ever since.
Variants & Derivatives
Aurelie, Aurélie, Aurelio, Auri
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Aurelia is viewed as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with beauty and warmth. It is gaining popularity in various countries.
Famous People
Aurelia C. McCarthy, American artist, Aurelia Browder, civil rights activist, Aurelia D. Smith, American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aurelia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aurelia"
"Aurelia" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 519th of 9107 | 3,192 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 711th of 9204 | 1,850 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1204th of 12526 | 1,398 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1702nd of 19264 | 897 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2046th of 27321 | 964 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1623rd of 35406 | 1,989 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 582nd of 30306 | 6,352 |
Regional Popularity of "Aurelia" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aurelia" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
31.92% 452nd/1416 |
37.20% 513th/1379 |
26.25% 621st/2366 |
27.85% 318th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
47.87% 740th/1546 |
43.51% 677th/1556 |
28.77% 677th/2353 |
32.64% 505th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
67.22% 1497th/2227 |
49.67% 1207th/2430 |
36.87% 1052nd/2853 |
39.57% 1098th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
69.49% 2041st/2937 |
58.05% 2022nd/3483 |
43.75% 1539th/3518 |
29.60% 1197th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
71.40% 2631st/3685 |
60.65% 2714th/4475 |
39.26% 2039th/5194 |
24.13% 1524th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.95% 1739th/4582 |
31.84% 1644th/5164 |
27.31% 1997th/7313 |
17.19% 1283rd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.14% 603rd/3984 |
11.99% 538th/4487 |
10.42% 711th/6822 |
6.98% 438th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aurelia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aurelia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.