Aurora
Girl name · 667 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aurora: 667 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 89 births in 2025.
Aurora, from the Latin word for "dawn," was the Roman goddess who heralded the morning sky—a perfect fit for a name that evokes new beginnings. The most famous bearer is surely Princess Aurora from Disney’s *Sleeping Beauty*, though the name also shines in mythology and literature. Numerous towns across the English-speaking world, from Aurora, Colorado to Aurora, Illinois, bear the name, and the natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis shares the same radiant root. Today, Aurora remains a beloved choice in Scotland, often shortened to the sweet nickname Rory, and its French form, Aurore, offers a delicate alternative for parents seeking a classic yet luminous name.
Girl 21 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202589 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4589 babies
- Total births
- 667since 1998
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 50%vs prior 5y