Adrian
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: From Hadria; Dark One
Background: The name Adrian originates from the Latin name 'Hadrianus,' which means 'from Hadria,' a town in northern Italy. This name is linked to the Greek word 'adrianos,' meaning 'dark one,' highlighting its association with the color black or dark shades.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#138
Total births
283,427
Most popular decade
2000s
(203,730 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-13 ranks)
Years in Top 100
38
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
94.5% male
5.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 18
- First year rank
- #403
- Peak year
- 2008
- Peak year births
- 7,937
- Peak rank
- #56
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 4,617
- Recent rank
- #72
Female
- First year
- 1911
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #1,956
- Peak year
- 1983
- Peak year births
- 479
- Peak rank
- #440
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 58
- Recent rank
- #2,845
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).