Aurian
A masculine name meaning "golden", derived from the Latin word for gold, "aurum".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Aurian. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 64.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Aurian today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aurian births was 1999 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aurian. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aurian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1999
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2015 SSA rank
#10,800
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Aurian
Aurian is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 17 total registrations, 6 (35.3%) were male and 11 (64.7%) were female.
Aurian as a male name
- Ranked #10,800 in 2015
- 6 male births in 2015
- Peak: 2015 (6 births)
Aurian as a female name
- Ranked #16,085 in 2003
- 5 female births in 2003
- Peak: 1999 (6 births)
Popularity
Aurian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aurian from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aurian by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aurian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aurian
The name Aurian is derived from the Latin word "aurum," meaning "gold." It is believed to have originated in ancient Rome, where gold was highly prized and associated with wealth, power, and prestige.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Aurian may have been used as a reference to the golden halos depicted around the heads of saints and holy figures in religious artwork. Some scholars suggest that the name could be a variation of the Latin name "Aurelia," which was a prominent Roman family name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aurian can be found in the writings of the Roman scholar and philosopher Pliny the Elder, who lived from 23 to 79 AD. He mentioned an individual named Aurian in his work "Naturalis Historia," which covered a wide range of topics including history, geography, and natural sciences.
During the Middle Ages, the name Aurian gained popularity in certain regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Roman influence. In the 12th century, a French noblewoman named Aurian de Montfort was known for her involvement in the Albigensian Crusade, a military campaign against the Cathar heresy in southern France.
In the 16th century, an Italian artist named Aurian Isselburg gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures adorning churches and cathedrals across Italy. His work was highly sought after by wealthy patrons and religious institutions.
Another notable figure named Aurian was a German philosopher and theologian who lived in the 17th century. Aurian von Leyden was a prominent figure in the Lutheran Church and authored several influential works on theology and ethics.
In more recent times, the name Aurian has been associated with a few notable individuals. Aurian Blazic, born in 1942, was a Croatian writer and poet known for his exploration of existential themes in his works. Aurian Haughton, born in 1967, is a British actress and television presenter who has appeared in various TV shows and films.
While the name Aurian has origins dating back to ancient Rome, it has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in regions with strong Roman and Latin influences. Its association with gold and wealth has contributed to its enduring appeal as a given name.
People
Aurian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aurian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Aurian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aurian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aurian going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Aurian a common name?
We classify Aurian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aurian most popular?
The single biggest year for Aurian was 1999, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aurian is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aurian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aurian a female name?
Yes, 64.7% of people registered as Aurian in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aurian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aurian in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aurian can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Aurian?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.