UK boy's name
Aurelio
From the Latin aureolus, meaning "golden, golden-haired".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aurelio is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aurelio popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1859, with 13 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 16 births.
This profile covers 113 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 81% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 112 living people in the UK are called Aurelio. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aurelio ranked #1859 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 13 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 16 boys were registered as Aurelio.
- • About 112 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aurelio as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1859
2024
Births in 2024
13
Latest year
Peak year
2022
16 births
Estimated living
112
2026
Meaning
What does Aurelio mean?
The name Aurelio has its roots in Latin, originating from the word "aureus" which means "golden" or "gilded." This name gained prominence during the Roman Empire, particularly in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, when it was used to honor the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD.
The name Aurelio can be traced back to ancient Roman texts, including historical records and literary works. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is found in the writings of the Roman historian Suetonius, who mentioned an individual named Aurelius Fulvus in his work "The Twelve Caesars."
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aurelio. One of the most famous was Aurelio Prudenzio Clemente, also known as Prudentius, a Roman Christian poet and hymn writer who lived from 348 to 413 AD. His works, such as the "Psychomachia" and "Peristephanon," had a significant influence on Christian literature and theology.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Aurelio Saffi, an Italian politician and revolutionary who played a crucial role in the Italian Unification movement of the 19th century. He was born in 1819 and served as a member of the Triumvirate that briefly governed the Roman Republic in 1849.
In the world of literature, Aurelio Espinosa stands out as a notable figure. He was a Spanish poet and essayist who lived from 1907 to 1959 and was a member of the Generation of '27, a influential group of Spanish writers and artists.
The name Aurelio also has a connection to the world of sports. Aurelio Monteagudo was a Chilean footballer who played as a striker for several clubs in Chile and Argentina. He was part of the Chilean national team that participated in the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Another notable figure with the name Aurelio was Aurelio Peccei, an Italian industrialist and philanthropist who co-founded the Club of Rome, an influential think tank focused on global issues and sustainable development. He lived from 1908 to 1984 and played a significant role in raising awareness about environmental concerns and the need for responsible resource management.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aurelio over time
The chart below shows babies named Aurelio registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aurelio, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 13 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aurelio by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aurelio was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1990 | 59 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3493 | 46 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3640 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Aurelio
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aurelio: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aurelio in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aurelio was ranked #1859 for boys in England and Wales, with 13 births registered.
When was Aurelio most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 16 babies registered as Aurelio in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aurelio?
From the Latin aureolus, meaning "golden, golden-haired".
How many people are called Aurelio in the UK?
A total of 113 babies have been registered as Aurelio across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.