Adrian
Latin boy's name meaning “from Hadria”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- from Hadria
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #67
- Born in 2023
- 4,662
- Peak year
- 2008 (#56)
Meaning & origin
Adrian comes from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria', the town that also named the Adriatic Sea. Several popes bore it.
Is Adrian a Latin name?
Yes — Adrian is a Latin name meaning "from Hadria". Adrian comes from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria', the town that also named the Adriatic Sea. Several popes bore it. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Adrian ranked #67 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,662 US boys were given the name Adrian.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #56 in 2008
“Unranked” means Adrian was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Adrian
Adrian is spelled A-D-R-I-A-N — 6 letters and 2 syllables.
Adrian: frequently asked questions
What does the name Adrian mean?
Adrian is a Latin name meaning "from Hadria". Adrian comes from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria', the town that also named the Adriatic Sea. Several popes bore it.
Where does the name Adrian come from?
Adrian is of Latin origin. Adrian comes from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria', the town that also named the Adriatic Sea. Several popes bore it.
Is Adrian a boy or a girl name?
Adrian is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Adrian?
In 2023, 4,662 US boys were given the name Adrian.
Is Adrian a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Adrian ranked #67 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Adrian?
Adrian is spelled A-D-R-I-A-N — 6 letters.
How common is the name Adrian?
In 2023, 4,662 US boys were given the name Adrian. In the latest US data, Adrian ranked #67 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Adrian a Latin name?
Yes — Adrian is a Latin name meaning "from Hadria". Adrian comes from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria', the town that also named the Adriatic Sea. Several popes bore it. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Adrian mean in Latin?
In Latin, Adrian means "from Hadria". Adrian comes from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria', the town that also named the Adriatic Sea. Several popes bore it.
Is Adrian a Roman name?
Adrian is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "from Hadria".