Adrian
Adrian first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2008, when 7,938 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,464.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Adrian popular?
Declining Adrian is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.
| 2020s | 29,281 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 65,986 | |
| 2000s | 66,122 | |
| 1990s | 41,982 | |
| 1980s | 28,140 | |
| 1970s | 18,912 | |
| 1960s | 7,672 | |
| 1950s | 4,057 | |
| 1940s | 2,639 | |
| 1930s | 2,176 | |
| 1920s | 2,741 | |
| 1910s | 1,901 | |
| 1900s | 312 | |
| 1890s | 196 | |
| 1880s | 148 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Adrian mean?
Adrian comes from the Latin Hadrianus, “from Hadria,” a town in northern Italy. The emperor Hadrian and several popes bore it.
Nicknames for Adrian
- Ade
- Aid
Variants & spellings
- Adriano
- Adrián
- Adrien
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adrian a boy or a girl name?
Adrian is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Adrian a popular name right now?
Adrian is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.
How popular is the name Adrian?
In 2025, Adrian ranked #74 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Adrian most popular?
Adrian was most popular in 2008, when about 7,938 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Adrian?
Common nicknames for Adrian include Ade, Aid.