Is Adrianna a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Adrianna is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Adrianna?

It's currently ranked #603 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Adrianna?

ah-DREE-ah-nah · IPA: /ˌæd.riˈæn.ə/

Adrianna Girl

Popularity: #603 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-DREE-ah-nah /ˌæd.riˈæn.ə/

Origin: Latin; Italian

Meaning: Latin: noble; Italian: dark

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Adrianna is derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, which means "from Hadria." Hadria was a town in northern Italy, and the name eventually evolved into various forms across different languages. The transition from Hadrianus to Adrianna occurred through the influence of the Italian name Adriana, which gained popularity in the Renaissance period.

The name was introduced into English through the Latin and Italian forms, becoming more widely recognized in the English-speaking world by the 20th century. Historically, the name Hadrianus is most famously associated with the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 CE.

He is known for his substantial contributions to architecture and for building Hadrian's Wall in Britain, marking the northern limit of the Roman Empire. The name's association with this prominent figure helped solidify its significance in historical contexts.

Additionally, the name Adriana has been borne by various saints and notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring appeal. Culturally, the name Adrianna carries connotations of strength and nobility, often linked to the virtues of leadership and protection associated with its historical roots.

The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, further embedding it within cultural narratives. Diminutive forms such as Adri or Anna have also emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and resonance across different cultures and languages.

Overall, Adrianna encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and historical significance.

Famous people named Adrianna

In this section, you will find notable people named Adrianna. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Adrianna who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Adrianna who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Adrianna Papell is a fashion designer best known for her evening gowns, bridal collections, and ready-to-wear clothing.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Adrianna, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

Ariana Alessandra Anastasia Amelia Aurora Alyssa

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Adrianna. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

Adriana Ariana Alessandra Alana Angelina Anabella Alyssa Alyson Aria Anya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Adrianna was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Adrianna has ranked as high as #355 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Adrianna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Adrianna is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Adrianna was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Adrianna (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	40	13%
TX	38	12%
FL	35	11%
CA	23	7%
PA	17	5%
MA	15	5%
IL	15	5%
NJ	15	5%
GA	13	4%
VA	11	4%
AZ	9	3%
LA	9	3%
WA	9	3%
OH	7	2%
NC	7	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Adrianna.

Year	Births
2024	365
2023	424
2022	409
2021	494
2020	476
2019	600
2018	753
2017	838
2016	954
2015	1,103
2014	1,286
2013	1,417
2012	1,508
2011	1,782
2010	1,780
2009	1,915
2008	1,906
2007	2,078
2006	1,962
2005	1,769
2004	1,616
2003	1,554
2002	1,445
2001	1,490
2000	1,446
1999	1,470
1998	1,614
1997	2,008
1996	1,048
1995	985
1994	887
1993	814
1992	957
1991	933
1990	850
1989	954
1988	422
1987	302
1986	273
1985	239
1984	233
1983	245
1982	233
1981	218
1980	190
1979	172
1978	145
1977	148
1976	91
1975	115
1974	67
1973	56
1972	60
1971	69
1970	63
1969	58
1968	48
1967	50
1966	35
1965	23
1964	30
1963	34
1962	24
1961	17
1960	23
1959	25
1958	12
1957	10
1956	11
1955	7
1954	10
1952	9
1950	9
1949	8
1948	14
1946	12
1945	8
1944	9
1943	7
1942	10
1941	10
1940	8
1939	12
1938	5
1937	11
1936	8
1935	7
1933	8
1932	7
1931	9
1930	8
1928	7
1927	5
1926	9
1925	10
1924	9
1923	9
1922	8
1921	15
1920	9
1919	6
1918	7
1917	12
1916	9
1915	8
1914	10
1913	5
1910	5