Adrian
Adrian is derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' (a town in Northern Italy). The name carries connotations of darkness or richness, as 'Adria' refers to the Adriatic Sea, and has been borne by several saints and Roman emperors.
Current Popularity
#72 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well internationally with variants in many cultures
- •Strong historical and religious significance through various saints
- •Professional-sounding name that ages well from childhood to adulthood
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Adrian Grenier
Actor ('Entourage')
Adrian Peterson
NFL Running Back
Adrian Brody
Academy Award-winning Actor
Pope Adrian IV
12th Century Pope (only English Pope)
Statistics
267,752
Total births since 1880
2008
Peak year
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