Adriana
Adriana is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Person from Hadria or near the Adriatic Sea.
Origin and history
Adriana is a classic feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman cognomen Hadrianus. It means 'person from Hadria', referring to an ancient town near the Adriatic Sea. It is a long-standing, well-established name in the United States, popular across diverse cultural backgrounds.
Popularity in the United States
96,392 babies in the United States have been named Adriana since 1880. It ranks #390 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #328.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.6 %)
- TX (15.9 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 167 |
| 1930-1940 | 167 |
| 1940-1950 | 267 |
| 1950-1960 | 654 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,451 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,200 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,631 |
| 1990-2000 | 22,342 |
| 2000-2010 | 27,404 |
| 2010-2019 | 18,185 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,805 |
Famous people named Adriana
- Adriana Lima: Model
- Adriana Barraza: Actress, Director
Nicknames
Adri, Addie, Rina
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone from Hadria, the ancient northern Italian town that gave the Adriatic Sea its name.
- Adriana is a prominent character in William Shakespeare's play 'The Comedy of Errors'.