Adrian: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
From the Adriatic Sea, a name that carries the warmth of Mediterranean shores.
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #39
- Peak
- #56 in 2013
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Adrian Means
Adrian is a boy name of Latin origin. From the Adriatic Sea, a name that carries the warmth of Mediterranean shores.
How Popular Adrian Is
Adrian currently ranks #39 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #56 in 2013. It is rising.
Good to Know About Adrian
- Adrian is the name of a pope and a Roman emperor.
- Rocky Balboa's wife Adrian became an iconic film character.
- The name is popular across Spanish, Italian, and English-speaking countries.
Names Like Adrian
Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Adrian
Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to Adrian.
Questions About Adrian
What does Adrian mean?
Adrian is a boy name of Latin origin. From the Adriatic Sea, a name that carries the warmth of Mediterranean shores.
How popular is Adrian?
Adrian currently ranks #39 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #56 in 2013. It is rising.
Where does Adrian come from?
Adrian comes from Latin roots. Adrian is the name of a pope and a Roman emperor.
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