Adrian Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAY-dree-uhn / ˈeɪ.dri.ənLatin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'man of Adria'; Greek: 'dark one'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Adrian has roots in Latin, derived from the name of the ancient town of Adria in Italy. It became popular in the early Christian era, particularly due to Saint Adrian of Nicomedia. The name has been used across various cultures and languages, maintaining its popularity through the centuries.
Trend Summary
Adrian has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1980s and remaining a classic choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Aidan
- Adriano
International Variants
- Adriano (Italian)
- Adrián (Spanish)
- Adrien (French)
Famous people named Adrian
Adrian Brody is an American actor known for his role in 'The Pianist', for which he won an Academy Award.
Adrian Peterson is a professional American football player, recognized as one of the top running backs in NFL history.
Adrian Smith is a British musician and guitarist, best known as a member of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
Fictional characters named Adrian
Adrian Veidt, also known as Ozymandias, is a character from the graphic novel 'Watchmen', known for his intelligence and strategic mind.
Adrian Monk is the titular character in the television series 'Monk', a former detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Adrian was first seen in the United States in 1880. Adrian has ranked as high as #80 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Adrian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Adrian (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 900 | |
TX | 739 | |
FL | 305 | |
NY | 246 | |
IL | 182 | |
GA | 152 | |
AZ | 139 | |
NC | 131 | |
PA | 114 | |
VA | 112 | |
OH | 89 | |
WA | 86 | |
MD | 79 | |
IN | 76 | |
TN | 74 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 18 |
1881 | 12 |
1882 | 18 |
1883 | 14 |
1884 | 9 |
1885 | 12 |
1886 | 17 |
1887 | 13 |
1888 | 19 |
1889 | 16 |
1890 | 17 |
1891 | 16 |
1892 | 18 |
1893 | 13 |
1894 | 18 |
1895 | 18 |
1896 | 22 |
1897 | 27 |
1898 | 17 |
1899 | 30 |
1900 | 27 |
1901 | 29 |
1902 | 26 |
1903 | 23 |
1904 | 30 |
1905 | 33 |
1906 | 34 |
1907 | 31 |
1908 | 41 |
1909 | 38 |
1910 | 42 |
1911 | 55 |
1912 | 130 |
1913 | 155 |
1914 | 174 |
1915 | 231 |
1916 | 242 |
1917 | 273 |
1918 | 325 |
1919 | 274 |
1920 | 284 |
1921 | 283 |
1922 | 275 |
1923 | 340 |
1924 | 333 |
1925 | 267 |
1926 | 280 |
1927 | 221 |
1928 | 230 |
1929 | 228 |
1930 | 205 |
1931 | 214 |
1932 | 210 |
1933 | 195 |
1934 | 205 |
1935 | 211 |
1936 | 217 |
1937 | 224 |
1938 | 247 |
1939 | 248 |
1940 | 237 |
1941 | 260 |
1942 | 237 |
1943 | 222 |
1944 | 241 |
1945 | 231 |
1946 | 290 |
1947 | 302 |
1948 | 305 |
1949 | 314 |
1950 | 298 |
1951 | 358 |
1952 | 368 |
1953 | 404 |
1954 | 367 |
1955 | 431 |
1956 | 441 |
1957 | 463 |
1958 | 443 |
1959 | 484 |
1960 | 556 |
1961 | 634 |
1962 | 702 |
1963 | 653 |
1964 | 784 |
1965 | 772 |
1966 | 756 |
1967 | 813 |
1968 | 958 |
1969 | 1,044 |
1970 | 1,295 |
1971 | 1,507 |
1972 | 1,678 |
1973 | 1,612 |
1974 | 1,817 |
1975 | 1,953 |
1976 | 2,118 |
1977 | 2,262 |
1978 | 2,306 |
1979 | 2,365 |
1980 | 2,392 |
1981 | 2,468 |
1982 | 2,515 |
1983 | 2,550 |
1984 | 2,657 |
1985 | 3,132 |
1986 | 2,943 |
1987 | 2,846 |
1988 | 3,220 |
1989 | 3,418 |
1990 | 4,000 |
1991 | 3,921 |
1992 | 3,859 |
1993 | 3,754 |
1994 | 3,814 |
1995 | 3,911 |
1996 | 4,109 |
1997 | 4,116 |
1998 | 5,429 |
1999 | 5,067 |
2000 | 5,341 |
2001 | 5,424 |
2002 | 5,684 |
2003 | 6,110 |
2004 | 6,140 |
2005 | 6,726 |
2006 | 7,383 |
2007 | 7,742 |
2008 | 7,937 |
2009 | 7,633 |
2010 | 7,409 |
2011 | 7,349 |
2012 | 6,951 |
2013 | 6,854 |
2014 | 6,706 |
2015 | 6,536 |
2016 | 6,336 |
2017 | 6,233 |
2018 | 5,816 |
2019 | 5,784 |
2020 | 5,316 |
2021 | 5,143 |
2022 | 5,044 |
2023 | 4,662 |
2024 | 4,617 |