Adrian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Adrian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Adrian?
Adrian is spelled A-D-R-I-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Adrian at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Adrian is commonly associated with the meaning “from the city of Adria,” an ancient town near the Adriatic Sea.
- Origin
- Adrian is derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, which refers to someone from the town of Adria, located near the Adriatic Sea.
- Pronunciation
- AY-dree-ən · 3 syllables
Adrian Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,645
Recorded Births41
Rank#74
Recorded Births4,464
- Girls usage fell 788 places to #3,645 and recorded 17 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2 places to #74 and recorded 178 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Adrian Mean?
Adrian is commonly associated with the meaning “from the city of Adria,” an ancient town near the Adriatic Sea.
Origin: Adrian is derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, which refers to someone from the town of Adria, located near the Adriatic Sea.
How Do You Pronounce Adrian?
PronunciationAY-dree-ən
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Adrian?
- History
- The name Adrian has historical usage dating back to Roman times and was borne by individuals including the Roman emperor Hadrian and several early saints.
Adrian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 41 | #3,645 |
| 2025 | Boys | 4,464 | #74 |
| 2024 | Girls | 58 | #2,857 |
| 2024 | Boys | 4,642 | #72 |
| 2023 | Girls | 70 | #2,517 |
| 2023 | Boys | 4,666 | #67 |
| 2022 | Girls | 62 | #2,756 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5,044 | #63 |
| 2021 | Girls | 75 | #2,384 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5,144 | #61 |
| 2020 | Girls | 64 | #2,631 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5,321 | #58 |
| 2019 | Girls | 84 | #2,193 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5,786 | #56 |
| 2018 | Girls | 79 | #2,302 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5,817 | #62 |
| 2017 | Girls | 114 | #1,815 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6,236 | #58 |
| 2016 | Girls | 108 | #1,884 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6,337 | #60 |
| 2015 | Girls | 84 | #2,236 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6,540 | #58 |
| 2014 | Girls | 106 | #1,892 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6,706 | #59 |
When Was Adrian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Boys
7,938 recorded births
National rank #56
2007 · Boys
7,742 recorded births
National rank #61
2009 · Boys
7,633 recorded births
National rank #59
2010 · Boys
7,409 recorded births
National rank #56
Where Adrian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #22 | 70 |
| CA | #29 | 869 |
| NM | #30 | 37 |
| AZ | #36 | 148 |
| TX | #41 | 705 |
| DE | #55 | 16 |
| CT | #62 | 55 |
| FL | #63 | 317 |