Adrian
Adrian: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛeΙͺ.dΙΉiΛ.Ιn/
Meaning and origin of Adrian
Root meaning: βfrom the Roman harbor Hadriaβ
- A male given name from Latin or Etruscan.
- A female given name from Latin (compare Adriana, Adrianna, Adrienne).
Etymology
From Latin Hadrianus (βfrom the Roman harbor Hadriaβ) a place name ultimately from Etruscan ππππππ (hatria). Doublet of Hadrian. See Adria.
How popular is Adrian?
Since 1880, 15,717 girls and 272,265 boys in the U.S. have been named Adrian (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #440 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #56 in 2008. In 2025 it ranked #74 for boys, with 4,505 babies given the name.
Names similar to Adrian
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Sibling name ideas for Adrian
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Adrian FAQ
What does the name Adrian mean?
Adrian traces back to a root meaning "from the Roman harbor Hadria". A male given name from Latin or Etruscan. A female given name from Latin (compare Adriana, Adrianna, Adrienne). From Latin Hadrianus (βfrom the Roman harbor Hadriaβ) a place name ultimately from Etruscan ππππππ (hatria). Doublet of Hadrian. See Adria.
What is the origin of the name Adrian?
Adrian is listed as a name of Latin or Etruscan origin.
How popular is the name Adrian?
Since 1880, 15,717 girls and 272,265 boys in the U.S. have been named Adrian (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #440 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #56 in 2008. In 2025 it ranked #74 for boys, with 4,505 babies given the name.
Is Adrian a boy or girl name?
Adrian is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 15,717 girls and 272,265 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.