Adrian
Adrian is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Hadria; person from the Adriatic region.
Origin and history
Adrian is derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria', a town in northern Italy that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. It was borne by several early Christian saints and Pope Adrian IV, the only English pope. In the United States, it has been a consistently popular classical choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
272,265 babies in the United States have been named Adrian since 1880. It ranks #137 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #64.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.6 %)
- TX (17 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 148 |
| 1890-1900 | 196 |
| 1900-1910 | 312 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,901 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,741 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,176 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,639 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,057 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,672 |
| 1970-1980 | 18,912 |
| 1980-1990 | 28,140 |
| 1990-2000 | 41,982 |
| 2000-2010 | 66,122 |
| 2010-2019 | 65,986 |
| 2020-2029 | 29,281 |
Famous people named Adrian
- Adrian Grenier: Actor, Producer
- Adrian Peterson: Athlete, Football Player
- Adrian Pasdar: Actor, Voice Artist
Nicknames
Ade, Arie
Fun facts
- The name is directly linked to the town of Hadria, which gave its name to the Adriatic Sea.
- Pope Adrian IV remains the only Englishman ever to serve as the Bishop of Rome.