Auric
A masculine name from Latin meaning "golden" or "relating to gold".
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Auric. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Auric today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Auric births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Auric. 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 Auric. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,036
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Auric: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Auric from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Auric remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Auric 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 Auric 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 Auric
The name Auric has its origins in the Latin language, derived from the word "aurum," which means "gold." This connection to the precious metal suggests that the name may have been associated with wealth, value, and prestige in ancient Roman culture.
The earliest recorded use of the name Auric dates back to the 2nd century AD, when it appeared in Roman historical records and inscriptions. During this time, the Roman Empire was at the height of its power, and the name may have been favored by wealthy or influential families as a symbol of their status.
In the Middle Ages, the name Auric gained some popularity among Christian communities, possibly due to its association with the color gold, which held symbolic significance in religious art and architecture. Several medieval manuscripts and records mention individuals bearing the name Auric, although their historical significance is often unclear.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Auric was a 5th-century Roman scholar and philosopher, Auric of Petra. He is credited with writing several treatises on logic and metaphysics, although only fragments of his work have survived.
In the 12th century, Auric de Baux was a prominent French nobleman and military leader who participated in the Crusades. He was known for his bravery and tactical skills, and his exploits were recorded in several contemporary chronicles.
During the Renaissance period, Auric Cornelissen (1490-1531) was a Dutch painter and engraver who gained recognition for his religious and allegorical works. His paintings often featured intricate gold detailing, perhaps reflecting the meaning of his name.
In the 19th century, Auric Dupré (1824-1891) was a French composer and organist who made significant contributions to sacred music. He served as the organist at several prestigious churches in Paris and wrote numerous organ compositions that are still performed today.
Another notable figure with the name Auric was Auric Goldfinger (1902-1964), a British architect and furniture designer known for his innovative and modernist designs. His name, which combined Auric with the German word "gold," became iconic through his association with the James Bond novel and film "Goldfinger."
While these are just a few examples, the name Auric has been used throughout history by individuals from various backgrounds and professions, often reflecting its connections to wealth, value, and artistic expression.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Auric
People
Auric + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Auric as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Auric: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Auric?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Auric 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 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Auric a common name?
We classify Auric as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Auric most popular?
The single biggest year for Auric was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Auric is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Auric a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Auric in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.