Aurelius
/au?.?re.li.us/ · 4 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Latin ◈ 4 syllables
"Golden, gilded, the golden one"

From Latin

Aurelius means golden — from the Latin aureus. Marcus Aurelius IS the greatest philosopher-king — Meditations IS the most important Stoic text. Aurelius IS how Rome says the golden emperor. Four syllables of the greatest philosopher-king, Meditations, and the Latin word for golden.

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Aurelius at a glance
MeaningGolden, gilded, the golden one
OriginLatin
GenderMale
Syllables4
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#2024
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Why parents love Aurelius
  • Marcus Aurelius IS the greatest philosopher-king.
  • Meditations IS the most important Stoic text.
  • Four syllables with a luminous, Latin sound: aw-REE-lee-us.
  • The meaning golden IS the most precious.
  • The most philosophically imperial name.
The vibe of Aurelius
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Origin & history of Aurelius
Latin aureus (gold) Aurelius
1
Latin roots
Aurelius means golden. Marcus IS the greatest philosopher-king — Meditations IS the most important Stoic.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Latin; Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD).
3
Today
Aurelius remains a beloved choice, ranking #2024 in the US. 1,532 babies have been named Aurelius since 1913.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Aurelius?
2024 peak year
The name Aurelius reached its peak in 2024, with 190 registrations (ranked #1118). The name has actually been around since 1913 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #2024) today, averaging about 90 new babies per year. Aurelius has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 1,532 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
190 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,118)
90 Avg. per year
(last decade)
900 Total registrations
last 10 years
1,532 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #2,024) Moderate
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Aurelius
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Aurelius's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — golden-Stoic seeking. People named Aurelius tend to be luminous, golden, and gifted at being the greatest philosopher-king.

Greatest philosopher-king
Meditations-Stoic
Latin-golden
Luminous-precious
Maximum-imperial
A1
U3
R9
E5
L3
I9
U3
S1
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
Personality of Aurelius
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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