Adrian is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #883 in 1997 with 230 recorded births. This places Adrian in the top 5% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 246 births ranking #862. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 7,568 girls born was named Adrian. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Adrian is a polished Latin name that originally meant someone from Hadria, an ancient town in Italy. It has stayed popular because it feels classic, international, and easy to wear.
The name developed from the Roman family name Hadrianus and has a long history in Europe. It was borne by saints, popes, and the Roman emperor Hadrian, which helped it remain familiar over the centuries.