Boy name · Latin
Adrian
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: from HadriaAdrian is a boy's name that is of Latin origin: from Hadria. It is used in English, German, Polish, Scandinavian, Dutch and Spanish.
- Meaning
- From Hadria
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- US rank
- #74 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Adrian
As a boy's name, Adrian is of Latin origin: from Hadria. It is used in English, German, Polish, Scandinavian, Dutch and Spanish. In Spanish it is spelled Adrián.
In Spanish, say ah-dree-AHN. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Adrian on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Adrian on 3 lists.
“From Hadria, a Roman town; six popes”
From Priest names, papal names
“From Hadria; Latin. Say ah-dree-AHN”
From Spanish boy names, popular Spanish boy names in Spain (INE 2024)
“Latin for from Hadria, a town that named the Adriatic Sea”
From Vampire names, male vampire names
How popular is Adrian?
- US rank in 2025
- #74
- 4,464 babies, 2,613 per million boys
- Best rank
- #56 in 2008
- 7,938 babies that year
- Babies since 1880
- At least 272,265
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 135 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 172 per million |
| 1900s | 230 per million |
| 1910s | 285 per million |
| 1920s | 249 per million |
| 1930s | 206 per million |
| 1940s | 177 per million |
| 1950s | 201 per million |
| 1960s | 398 per million |
| 1970s | 1,145 per million |
| 1980s | 1,524 per million |
| 1990s | 2,155 per million |
| 2000s | 3,313 per million |
| 2010s | 3,509 per million |
| 2020s | 2,826 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60 | #58 | #62 | #56 | #58 | #61 | #63 | #67 | #72 | #74 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Adrian
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- AdrianoFrom Hadria (Latin, boy)
- AdrienFrom Hadria (Latin, boy)
- HadrianFrom Hadria (Latin, boy)
Names spelled like Adrian
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
Names with a similar meaning
- AdrianaFrom Hadria (Latin, girl)
- AdrienneFrom Hadria, a Roman town (Latin, girl)
Middle names for Adrian
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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Adrian: common questions
What does the name Adrian mean?
Adrian is of Latin origin: from Hadria.
Is Adrian a boy or girl name?
Adrian is mainly a boy's name. In 2025, 41 girls and 4,464 boys in the US were named Adrian, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Adrian come from?
Adrian is of Latin origin: from Hadria. Today it is used in English, German, Polish, Scandinavian, Dutch and Spanish.
How popular is the name Adrian?
Adrian ranked #74 in the US in 2025, with 4,464 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Adrian?
Forms of Adrian with the same meaning and origin include Adriano (Italian), Adrien (French) and Hadrian (English).
What middle names go with Adrian?
Middle names that flow well with Adrian include Ezra, John, Jonah, Lee and Mark. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.