gender neutral
Aurora
dawn
About Aurora
Few names possess the ethereal beauty and timeless elegance of Aurora. This celestial choice brings together mythology, nature, and sheer lyrical loveliness in four perfectly balanced syllables. When you speak it aloud, the name seems to shimmer and dance, much like the aurora borealis that inspired it. Aurora carries centuries of literary and cultural significance without feeling heavy or pretentious—it remains accessible despite its classical roots. The name offers wonderful nickname potential with options like Rory or Aura, though many parents find the full form too beautiful to shorten. Its meaning evokes new beginnings and natural wonder, associations that never go out of style. Aurora works across cultures and languages, maintaining its grace and recognition internationally. For parents seeking a name with substance, history, and undeniable beauty, Aurora delivers on every level. It's a name that commands attention through elegance rather than volume, sophisticated yet never stuffy.
Popularity of the Name Aurora
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #750 | ||||
| 1881 | #746 | ||||
| 1882 | #680 | ||||
| 1883 | #615 | ||||
| 1884 | #643 | ||||
| 1886 | #781 | ||||
| 1887 | #589 | ||||
| 1888 | #726 | ||||
| 1891 | #697 | ||||
| 1892 | #733 | ||||
| 1893 | #644 | ||||
| 1894 | #815 | ||||
| 1895 | #819 | ||||
| 1896 | #610 | ||||
| 1897 | #792 | ||||
| 1898 | #924 | ||||
| 1899 | #794 | ||||
| 1900 | #806 | ||||
| 1901 | #632 | ||||
| 1902 | #799 | ||||
| 1903 | #631 | ||||
| 1904 | #613 | ||||
| 1905 | #519 | ||||
| 1906 | #603 | ||||
| 1907 | #489 | ||||
| 1908 | #547 | ||||
| 1909 | #516 | ||||
| 1910 | #522 | ||||
| 1911 | #511 | ||||
| 1912 | #474 | ||||
| 1913 | #534 | ||||
| 1914 | #541 | ||||
| 1915 | #513 | ||||
| 1916 | #471 | ||||
| 1917 | #482 | ||||
| 1918 | #440 | ||||
| 1919 | #441 | ||||
| 1920 | #399 | ||||
| 1921 | #369 | ||||
| 1922 | #390 | ||||
| 1923 | #361 | ||||
| 1924 | #364 | ||||
| 1925 | #370 | ||||
| 1926 | #377 | ||||
| 1927 | #357 | ||||
| 1928 | #360 | ||||
| 1929 | #350 | ||||
| 1930 | #377 | ||||
| 1931 | #404 | ||||
| 1932 | #407 | ||||
| 1933 | #444 | ||||
| 1934 | #448 | ||||
| 1935 | #455 | ||||
| 1936 | #462 | ||||
| 1937 | #493 | ||||
| 1938 | #482 | ||||
| 1939 | #500 | ||||
| 1940 | #557 | ||||
| 1941 | #537 | ||||
| 1942 | #499 | ||||
| 1943 | #492 | ||||
| 1944 | #506 | ||||
| 1945 | #502 | ||||
| 1946 | #544 | ||||
| 1947 | #535 | ||||
| 1948 | #589 | ||||
| 1949 | #612 | ||||
| 1950 | #567 | ||||
| 1951 | #630 | ||||
| 1952 | #624 | ||||
| 1953 | #661 | ||||
| 1954 | #714 | ||||
| 1955 | #700 | ||||
| 1956 | #732 | ||||
| 1957 | #792 | ||||
| 1958 | #823 | ||||
| 1959 | #821 | ||||
| 1960 | #765 | ||||
| 1961 | #870 | ||||
| 1962 | #794 | ||||
| 1963 | #838 | ||||
| 1964 | #836 | ||||
| 1965 | #751 | ||||
| 1966 | #744 | ||||
| 1967 | #770 | ||||
| 1968 | #801 | ||||
| 1969 | #929 | ||||
| 1970 | #833 | ||||
| 1971 | #796 | ||||
| 1972 | #840 | ||||
| 1973 | #763 | ||||
| 1974 | #785 | ||||
| 1975 | #788 | ||||
| 1976 | #777 | ||||
| 1977 | #806 | ||||
| 1978 | #876 | ||||
| 1979 | #813 | ||||
| 1980 | #792 | ||||
| 1981 | #774 | ||||
| 1982 | #715 | ||||
| 1983 | #869 | ||||
| 1984 | #784 | ||||
| 1985 | #795 | ||||
| 1986 | #783 | ||||
| 1987 | #716 | ||||
| 1988 | #792 | ||||
| 1989 | #721 | ||||
| 1990 | #713 | ||||
| 1991 | #765 | #811 | |||
| 1992 | #681 | #968 | |||
| 1993 | #620 | #897 | |||
| 1994 | #670 | #931 | |||
| 1995 | #659 | #723 | |||
| 1996 | #631 | #660 | |||
| 1997 | #547 | #889 | |||
| 1998 | #504 | #500 | |||
| 1999 | #503 | #979 | #600 | ||
| 2000 | #488 | #524 | |||
| 2001 | #418 | #996 | #367 | ||
| 2002 | #437 | #907 | #350 | ||
| 2003 | #373 | #809 | #314 | ||
| 2004 | #321 | #270 | |||
| 2005 | #336 | #751 | #281 | ||
| 2006 | #307 | #757 | #240 | ||
| 2007 | #315 | #681 | #367 | #285 | |
| 2008 | #287 | #674 | #217 | #754 | #251 |
| 2009 | #217 | #519 | #139 | #908 | #178 |
| 2010 | #203 | #562 | #154 | #477 | #179 |
| 2011 | #183 | #415 | #208 | #698 | #190 |
| 2012 | #166 | #335 | #147 | #474 | #197 |
| 2013 | #146 | #258 | #92 | #426 | #186 |
| 2014 | #116 | #206 | #80 | #539 | #110 |
| 2015 | #78 | #140 | #95 | #404 | #89 |
| 2016 | #66 | #111 | #76 | #317 | #78 |
| 2017 | #51 | #80 | #64 | #243 | #59 |
| 2018 | #44 | #75 | #49 | #158 | #62 |
| 2019 | #39 | #74 | #60 | #180 | #62 |
| 2020 | #36 | #68 | #44 | #177 | #59 |
| 2021 | #35 | #57 | #42 | #169 | #58 |
| 2022 | #31 | #49 | #46 | #141 | #49 |
| 2023 | #22 | #50 | #42 | #131 | #39 |
| 2024 | #16 | #45 | #46 | #97 | #34 |
| 2025 | #15 | #42 | #35 | #78 | #29 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Aurora
- Aurore
- Aušra
Names Similar to Aurora
Nicknames for Aurora
- Rory
- Aura
- Ora
- Ror
- Rae
Famous People Named Aurora
| Aurora Aksnes | Norwegian singer-songwriter |
| Aurora Perrineau | American actress |
| Aurora Robson | American artist |
| Aurora Miranda | Brazilian singer and actress |
| Aurora Reyes Flores | Mexican painter |
| Aurora Bautista | Spanish actress |
| Aurora Quezon | Filipino First Lady |
| Aurora Mardiganian | Armenian genocide survivor and author |
| Aurora Snow | American former pornographic actress |
| Aurora Cunha | Portuguese long-distance runner |
| Aurora Levins Morales | Puerto Rican writer and poet |
| Aurora Hidalgo | Spanish painter |
| Aurora Castillo | Mexican dancer |
| Aurora Cacciapuoti | Italian illustrator |
| Aurora Adams | Australian journalist |
| Aurora von Rumelin | Swiss model and entrepreneur |
| Aurora Papile | Mexican actress |
| Aurora Colomer | Spanish basketball player |
| Aurora Echeverria | Mexican journalist and writer |
Characters Named Aurora
| Princess Aurora | Sleeping Beauty |
| Aurora Greenway | Terms of Endearment |
| Aurora Sinistra | Harry Potter series |
| Aurora Lane | Passengers |
| Aurora Lynx | Fablehaven series |
| Aurora Vale | Mad Max - Fury Road |
| Aurora Blake | The 100 TV series |
| Aurora Borealis | My Little Pony |
| Aurora de Martel | The Originals TV series |
| Aurora Rainsong | Everquest video game |
| Aurora Regin | Shattered Realms series |
| Aurora | Dragon Quest series |
| Aurora Winchester | Supernatural TV series |
| Aurora Buchanan | Marley & Me |
| Aurora De Luca | The Vampire Diaries TV series |
| Aurora de Bourbon | Reign TV series |
| Aurora Rose Reynolds | Until series |
| Aurora Chanson | Charmed TV series |