Will my child share the name Aurelius with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Aurelius per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aurelius in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Aurelius becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Aurelius is rising: up 1,868 places since 2020, to #1,466 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,235 in 2024.

Is Aurelius a good choice for a distinctive name?

Aurelius is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Aurelius a popular baby name in the United States?

Aurelius does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Aurelius is a distinctive choice, ranked #1466 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Aurelius in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Aurelius

Aurelius is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #1235. The name has climbed 2099 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2009.

Aurelius is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Aurelius in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius — Marcus Aurelius Antoninus ( or-EE-lee-əs; Latin: [ˈmaːrkʊs au̯ˈreːli.us antoːˈniːnʊs]; 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

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Common questions about the name Aurelius

UK babies named Aurelius (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

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Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aurelius

Almost certainly the only Aurelius in the class

UK Popularity (2009–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

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Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus ( or-EE-lee-əs; Latin: [ˈmaːrkʊs au̯ˈreːli.us antoːˈniːnʊs]; 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher.