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Adrian

“man of Adria”

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The story behind the name

Meet Adrian.

Adrian comes from the Roman family name Hadrianus, meaning ‘from Hadria.’ It is associated with ancient settlements in Italy. This geographical origin is distinct from the less certain interpretations that connect the name with the sea.

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A little perspective

How popular is Adrian?

United States · 2025
Girls · 2025#3,64541 recorded births
Boys · 2025#744,464 recorded births

Recorded US births over time

201420256,7060
● Girls● Boys
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YearCategoryUS rankBirths
2025Boys744,464
2025Girls3,64541
2024Boys724,642
2024Girls2,85758
2023Boys674,666
2023Girls2,51870
2022Boys635,044
2022Girls2,75662
2021Boys615,144
2021Girls2,38475
2020Boys585,321
2020Girls2,63264
2019Boys565,786
2019Girls2,19484
2018Boys625,817
2018Girls2,30279
2017Boys586,236
2017Girls1,815114
2016Boys606,337
2016Girls1,884108
2015Boys586,540
2015Girls2,23684
2014Boys596,706
2014Girls1,893106

Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.

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