boy's name
Aurèle
oh-REL (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 3,880
France
#219
2025 births
Aurèle is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 245 babies in France, ranking #219. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Aurèle is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 2025, when 245 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 2,406 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Aurèle Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 70 |
| 1910s | 55 |
| 1920s | 60 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 160 |
| 1990s | 240 |
| 2000s | 655 |
| 2010s | 1,180 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 1,215 |
How Popular Is Aurèle?
In 2025, Aurèle was given to 245 babies in France, ranking #219 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Aurèle Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Aurèle Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Aurele | Aurele is a spelling of Aurèle, used in Canada, where it ranks #1,791. | 1,610 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Aurèle
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aurèle Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aurèle over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aurèle
- French oh-REL
Sibling Names for Aurèle
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aurèle — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aurèle
Is Aurèle a girl's or a boy's name?
Aurèle is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aurèle?
Aurèle has 2 syllables.
When was Aurèle most popular?
Aurèle peaked in 2025, when 245 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Aurèle a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Aurèle currently ranks #219 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.