Dadrian
Dadrian is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix 'D-' with Adrian, meaning 'from Hadria'.
Origin and history
Dadrian is a modern American name created by prefixing 'D-' to the classical name Adrian. It gained usage in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique, rhythmic variations on traditional names. In the United States, it remains a rare choice given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
676 babies in the United States have been named Dadrian since 1880. It ranks #4000 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- TX (95.7 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 27 |
| 1980-1990 | 61 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 228 |
| 2010-2019 | 155 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Fun facts
- Dadrian reflects a popular late 20th-century trend of adding 'D-' prefixes to established Latinate names like Adrian or Julian.
- Despite being an accessible modern creation, fewer than 1,000 boys have received the name in the U.S. since 1880.