Adrian
How to say it: AY-dree-un · /ˈeɪdriən/
From the city of Hadria; Latin 'Hadrianus' referring to the Adriatic Sea region.
Adrian was the 85th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 4,464 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 32% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #108 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #85 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 4,464 |
| Share of births | 1 in 737 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −32% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #108 |
| In France, 2025 | #212 among boys’ names, 215 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After reaching its high in the 2010s, Adrian remains in solid use. A slight dip seems likely in the near future.
What goes with it
Three syllables give Adrian a smooth yet defined rhythm with strength that travels well. Julian shares its style.
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Parents who love Adrian also love
Nicknames
- Ade
- Adri
Honouring a Adrian in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Adrian is about 1 in 31.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Welsh.
In France: #212 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #279. Ireland: #348.
Famous people named Adrian
- Adrian Mutu (born 1979)Romanian footballer
- Adrian Smith (born 1957)English guitarist
- Adrian Sutil (born 1983)German racing driver
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