Adrian
Adrian is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Person from Hadria.
Origin and history
Adrian is a classic name derived from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria', an ancient town in northern Italy. While historically more common for males, it has been continuously used as a feminine name in the United States. It offers a sleek, unisex appeal with broad international recognition.
Popularity in the United States
15,717 babies in the United States have been named Adrian since 1880. It ranks #1238 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1731.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.2 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 111 |
| 1920-1930 | 134 |
| 1930-1940 | 216 |
| 1940-1950 | 513 |
| 1950-1960 | 985 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,581 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,435 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,747 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,674 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,790 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,161 |
| 2020-2029 | 370 |
Nicknames
Adri, Ade
Fun facts
- The name shares its origin with the Adriatic Sea, both named after the ancient Italian settlement of Hadria.
- The feminine usage of the name saw widespread recognition through the character Adrian Pennino in the Rocky film franchise.