Adrian is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2845 in 2024 with 58 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 246 births ranking #862. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 73.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 27,814 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.