Adrian
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
283,427 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2008 Peak Popularity Year
8,099 Peak Births

Adrian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Adrian is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Hadrianus', meaning 'from Hadria'. It evolved through various historical forms and is associated with traits of darkness and richness. While it has no direct biblical relevance, its usage was popularized by early Christian martyrs. Today, Adrian is viewed as a strong and sophisticated name, with variants found in several languages.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adrian"

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Pronunciation

/ˈeɪdriən/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Adrian derives from the Latin name 'Hadrianus', which means 'from Hadria', an ancient town in northern Italy.

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Meaning

Dark one, rich

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Language Evolution

Hadrianus, Adrianus, Adrian

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Historical Usage

The name became popular in the Christian world due to Saint Adrian of Nicomedia, a martyr in the 3rd century, and gained further popularity in medieval Europe.

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Variants & Derivatives

Hadrian, Adriano, Adrianna, Aidan

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Modern Popularity & Image

Adrian is considered a classic name that conveys sophistication and strength. It remains popular in various cultures.

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Famous People

Adrian Grenier, Adrian Smith, Adrian Peterson

📊 Adrian Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Adrian Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 8,099 peak births in 2008

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adrian"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Adrian"

"Adrian" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 350th of 7545 4,469
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 387th of 6773 4,062
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 351st of 7552 8,597
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 169th of 10718 25,648
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 100th of 16616 53,117
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 63rd of 24088 102,441
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 63rd of 23106 69,047
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 2528th of 9107 219
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1564th of 9204 464
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1017th of 12526 1,920
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 679th of 19264 3,718
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 616th of 27321 5,423
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1241st of 35406 2,902
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2180th of 30306 1,029

Regional Popularity of "Adrian" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
18.93%
268th/1416
23.06%
318th/1379
17.54%
415th/2366
35.99%
411th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
19.99%
309th/1546
20.95%
326th/1556
20.44%
481st/2353
26.24%
406th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
16.03%
357th/2227
13.21%
321st/2430
12.37%
353rd/2853
11.68%
324th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
7.52%
221st/2937
6.14%
214th/3483
3.92%
138th/3518
3.41%
138th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
4.29%
158th/3685
3.35%
150th/4475
1.64%
85th/5194
1.08%
68th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
2.36%
108th/4582
1.96%
101st/5164
0.82%
60th/7313
0.46%
34th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
2.76%
110th/3984
1.72%
77th/4487
0.88%
60th/6822
0.56%
35th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Adrian" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
76.26%
1179th/1546
67.22%
1046th/1556
95.75%
2253rd/2353
78.86%
1220th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
45.13%
1005th/2227
30.82%
749th/2430
36.77%
1049th/2853
34.41%
955th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
26.73%
785th/2937
21.85%
761st/3483
14.89%
524th/3518
20.72%
838th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
17.75%
654th/3685
21.59%
966th/4475
8.95%
465th/5194
12.17%
769th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
21.85%
1001st/4582
34.74%
1794th/5164
15.49%
1133rd/7313
23.64%
1764th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
43.90%
1749th/3984
67.24%
3017th/4487
37.48%
2557th/6822
43.40%
2724th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Adrian"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Adrian" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Adrian" in the United States

The name Adrian is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adrian has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Adrian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 350th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 387th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 351st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 169th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 100th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 63rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 63rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2528th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1564th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1017th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 679th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 616th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1241st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2180th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adrian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Adrian name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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