Adrian vs Ian
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Adrian
a name gently stepping back from its peak
- Rank today
- #74
- Peak
- #56 (2008)
- Babies in 2025
- 4,464
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, FL
VS
Ian
a steady, dependable choice
- Rank today
- #83
- Peak
- #65 (2003)
- Babies in 2025
- 3,924
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, FL
The verdict
Adrian is the more popular pick (#74 vs #83). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Adrian is a name gently stepping back from its peak, Ian is a steady, dependable choice.
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