Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Aurora.
National Rank (2025)
#15
All-Time Peak Rank
#15 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
99,113
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Aurora Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Aurora
According to SSA data, Aurora achieved its highest historical rank of #15 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 7,065 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 93.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 140 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Aurora scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+93.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,065Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
11yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
140Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:85
1890s:161
1900s:354
1910s:1,389
1920s:3,316
1930s:2,196
1940s:2,031
1950s:1,780
1960s:1,615
1970s:1,755
1980s:2,227
1990s:3,698
2000s:9,458
2010s:32,160
2020s:36,888
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAu-o-ra
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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