Hadrian
- Meaning
- From Hadria
- Origin
- Latin
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What does Hadrian mean?
Hadrian means “From Hadria”.
Hadrian comes from the Roman name Hadrianus, meaning someone from Hadria or Adria, an ancient place name in Italy. Its most secure meaning is geographical. The related Adrian belongs to the same family, with the initial h preserved in Hadrian and lost in some later forms as the name moved through different languages.
The Roman emperor Hadrian is its best-known bearer. Hadrian's Wall in northern England preserves a particularly visible connection with his reign, giving the name a lasting place in British as well as Roman history. A family drawn to ancient history may appreciate that association, while the relationship with Adrian makes the old Roman form recognizable to many modern readers.
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How popular is Hadrian?
United States · 2025Explore how often Hadrian is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #2,617 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Hadrian
- 50 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 11.1% More than 2024
Hadrian over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #2,617 | 50 |
| 2024 | Boys | #2,843 | 45 |
| 2023 | Boys | #3,928 | 28 |
| 2022 | Boys | #3,431 | 34 |
| 2021 | Boys | #3,445 | 33 |
| 2020 | Boys | #4,192 | 24 |
| 2019 | Boys | #3,837 | 28 |
| 2018 | Boys | #3,327 | 34 |
| 2017 | Boys | #3,409 | 33 |
| 2016 | Boys | #3,386 | 33 |
| 2015 | Boys | #3,728 | 29 |
| 2014 | Boys | #2,903 | 40 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Adrian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- From Hadria
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Adrien
Mostly boys- Meaning
- From Hadria
Shares the recorded meaning “From Hadria” with Hadrian.
Adriano
Mostly boys- Meaning
- From Hadria
Shares the recorded meaning “From Hadria” with Hadrian.
Oliver
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree
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Lucas
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Man from Lucania
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Sebastian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Person from ancient city of Sebastia, venerable
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