Adrian
boy name#74 in 2025Adrian entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #56 in 2008, ranks #74 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#74
rank today
#56
peak (2008)
4,464
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #483 |
| 1890s | #442 |
| 1900s | #380 |
| 1910s | #348 |
| 1920s | #357 |
| 1930s | #376 |
| 1940s | #387 |
| 1950s | #359 |
| 1960s | #274 |
| 1970s | #143 |
| 1980s | #106 |
| 1990s | #91 |
| 2000s | #67 |
| 2010s | #59 |
| 2020s | #66 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Adrian has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 256,000 people named Adrian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Adrian alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Adrian in 2025?
- Adrian ranks #74 among US boy names in 2025, with 4,464 babies given the name.
- When was the name Adrian most popular?
- Adrian peaked in 2008, reaching #56 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Adrian with classmates?
- Adrian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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