How Many People Are Named Aurora?
Complete statistics for the name Aurora: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Aurora means 'dawn' in Latin, symbolizing new beginnings. That's just 1 in 3,971 Americans who share this rare female name. With 79% under 30, it's definitely a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 92,065 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Aurora Through the Generations
Aurora has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 6,924 births. Today, there are 83,100 people named Aurora in the US, with most under 30 years old. The age distribution shows 72,870 under-30s, 6,858 aged 30-60, and 12,337 over 60, indicating its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Aurora
Aurora is a feminine given name, originating from the name of the ancient Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora. Her tears were said to turn into the morning dew. Each morning she traveled in her chariot across the sky from east to west, proclaiming renewal with the rising of the sun. The Romans also associated the Northern Lights, or the Aurora borealis, with the goddess. Aurora is also traditionally the name of the princess in the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty and the many works of art it has inspired. The tale of a cursed princess who slept for one hundred years and was awakened by the kiss of a princ…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Aurora's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Aurora
How Many People Have the Name Aurora?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 570 people in the United States currently share the name Aurora. That works out to roughly 1 in every 581,490 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Aurora a Common or Rare Name?
Aurora is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Aurora Mean?
Aurora means "dawn" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Aurora in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Aurora Most Popular?
The name Aurora reached peak popularity in 2024, with 6,924 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Aurora?
Approximately 570 people named Aurora live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 570. That works out to roughly 1 in 581,490 Americans.
Is Aurora a rare name?
Aurora is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 581,490 Americans has this name.
What does the name Aurora mean?
Aurora means "dawn" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Aurora more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Aurora are male and 100% are female.
When was Aurora most popular?
Aurora peaked in 2024 with 6,924 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.