Aurora
Peaked at #16 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Aurora has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Aurora — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#16
in 2024
Current rank
#16
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Aurora reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #16 nationally with 6,917 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #116 (2014) to #16 (2024) — a 86% improvement.
As of 2024, Aurora ranks #16 nationally for girls, with 6,917 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #16 | 6,917 |
| 2023 | #22 | 6,080 |
| 2022 | #31 | 5,998 |
| 2021 | #35 | 5,525 |
| 2020 | #35 | 5,252 |
| 2019 | #39 | 5,002 |
| 2018 | #44 | 4,828 |
| 2017 | #51 | 4,614 |
Aurora — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2927
in 1927
Current rank
#9980
in 2024
Years tracked
15
1922–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1922, Aurora reached its peak popularity for boys in 1927, ranking #2927 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 42 years of data, its rank has slipped from #6452 (1982) to #9980 (2024) — a 35% drop.
As of 2024, Aurora ranks #9980 nationally for boys, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,980 | 7 |
| 2023 | #12,419 | 5 |
| 2022 | #10,995 | 6 |
| 2021 | #9,814 | 7 |
| 2020 | #10,730 | 6 |
| 2019 | #9,851 | 7 |
| 2018 | #12,342 | 5 |
| 1982 | #6,452 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Aurora most popular?
Aurora was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #16 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Aurora becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Aurora?
At least 92,071 babies have been recorded with the name Aurora in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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