Adrain
Adrain is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Hadria; dark-complexioned or water-like.
Origin and history
Adrain is a masculine given name derived from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria'. It is a common spelling variant of Adrian, which historically referred to the town of Hadria in northern Italy. In the United States, Adrain has been used as a less common alternative to the classical spelling Adrian.
Popularity in the United States
4,252 babies in the United States have been named Adrain since 1880. It ranks #1916 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- TX (39.1 %)
- CA (15.1 %)
- GA (10.2 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- MS (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 13 |
| 1910-1920 | 115 |
| 1920-1930 | 277 |
| 1930-1940 | 162 |
| 1940-1950 | 137 |
| 1950-1960 | 243 |
| 1960-1970 | 418 |
| 1970-1980 | 887 |
| 1980-1990 | 896 |
| 1990-2000 | 501 |
| 2000-2010 | 326 |
| 2010-2019 | 217 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Nicknames
Ade, Adie
Fun facts
- Adrain represents a phonetic spelling variant of Adrian, a name that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea.
- The root name Hadrianus was borne by the 2nd-century Roman Emperor Hadrian, famed for building Hadrian's Wall.