Adriana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Adriana originates from Latin, meaning 'dark'. It evolved from the Latin name Hadrianus and has seen forms such as Hadrianus and Adriana. The name is associated with sophistication and has gained popularity since the Renaissance. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Adriana is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adriana has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Adriana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5593rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3371st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10637th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17079th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2337th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1963rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1113th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 399th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 182nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 131st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 234th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adriana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adriana"
Pronunciation
/ˌeɪdriˈɑːnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Adriana is derived from the Latin name 'Hadrianus', which means 'from Hadria'. Hadria was a town in Northern Italy.
Meaning
dark
Language Evolution
Hadrianus, Adriana
Historical Usage
Adriana gained popularity during the Renaissance period and has remained a favored name in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Adriane, Adrianna, Addie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Adriana is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace.
Famous People
Adriana Lima, Adriana Grande, Adriana Ugarte
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adriana"
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 "Adriana"
"Adriana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5593rd of 10718 | 51 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3371st of 16616 | 260 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10637th of 24088 | 75 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 17079th of 23106 | 18 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2337th of 9107 | 254 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1963rd of 9204 | 327 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1113th of 12526 | 1,617 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 399th of 19264 | 8,922 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 182nd of 27321 | 26,538 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 131st of 35406 | 41,670 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 234th of 30306 | 16,210 |
Regional Popularity of "Adriana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
50.17% 2606th/5194 |
23.33% 1474th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Adriana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
93.22% 1320th/1416 |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
83.35% 1297th/1556 |
61.28% 1442nd/2353 |
81.71% 1264th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
60.35% 1344th/2227 |
38.97% 947th/2430 |
29.09% 830th/2853 |
27.93% 775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
21.55% 633rd/2937 |
14.79% 515th/3483 |
12.17% 428th/3518 |
5.24% 212th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.79% 324th/3685 |
5.81% 260th/4475 |
3.85% 200th/5194 |
1.41% 89th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
3.82% 175th/4582 |
2.32% 120th/5164 |
1.93% 141st/7313 |
1.42% 106th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.06% 321st/3984 |
3.25% 146th/4487 |
3.39% 231st/6822 |
4.27% 268th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Adriana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adriana" 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.