FIRST NAME
Aurora
Aurora is the 400th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 66,790 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 133 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #400 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
59,690
living · #534
2020 CENSUS
66,790
living · #400
BABIES NAMED AURORA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20257K
As a female name, Aurora peaked in 2025, when 7,065 babies were named Aurora (the #15 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #20,692 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
133
living · #20,692
BABIES NAMED AURORA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1922–2025
20255
As a male name, Aurora peaked in 1927, when 9 babies were named Aurora (the #2927 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)