Aurora
girl name#15 in 2025Aurora entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #15 in 2025, ranks #15 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#15
rank today
#15
peak (2025)
7,065
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #725 |
| 1890s | #781 |
| 1900s | #614 |
| 1910s | #493 |
| 1920s | #370 |
| 1930s | #447 |
| 1940s | #537 |
| 1950s | #707 |
| 1960s | #810 |
| 1970s | #808 |
| 1980s | #774 |
| 1990s | #629 |
| 2000s | #350 |
| 2010s | #109 |
| 2020s | #26 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Aurora has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 90,500 people named Aurora are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aurora is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aurora in 2025?
- Aurora ranks #15 among US girl names in 2025, with 7,065 babies given the name.
- When was the name Aurora most popular?
- Aurora peaked in 2025, reaching #15 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Aurora with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 9 classrooms will have a Aurora.
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