Names Starting With A
UnisexLatin#57 in 2025
Adrian
Adrian is a unisex name of Latin origin meaning “from Hadria, dark one.” It ranked #57 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
AY-dree-un
meaning & origin
The name Adrian means “from Hadria, dark one.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Derived from the Roman family name Hadrianus, referring to the city of Hadria in northern Italy. The name was borne by several Roman emperors and six popes, including Pope Adrian IV, the only English pope.
popularity over time
#552020
#542021
#532022
#562023
#572024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #57 |
| 2023 | #56 |
| 2022 | #53 |
| 2021 | #54 |
| 2020 | #55 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Adrian
- Adrian Brody (actor)
- Adrian Tchaikovsky (author)
- Hadrian (Roman Emperor)
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