Adrian
5 countries#74 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Adrian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
287,982 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #74 · peaked in 2008 with 8,100 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,901 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #323 · peaked in 2010 with 300 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
5,792 births recorded 1957–2022 · currently #309 · peaked in 2019 with 211 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Haute-Garonne, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,851 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #249 · peaked in 2013 with 273 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
868 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #298 · peaked in 1974 with 46 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
182 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #314 · peaked in 2008 with 15 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Adrian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #63 | — |
| 2007 | #61 | ↑2 |
| 2008 | #56 | ↑5 |
| 2009 | #59 | ↓3 |
| 2010 | #56 | ↑3 |
| 2011 | #56 | — |
| 2012 | #61 | ↓5 |
| 2013 | #60 | ↑1 |
| 2014 | #59 | ↑1 |
| 2015 | #58 | ↑1 |
| 2016 | #60 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #58 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #62 | ↓4 |
| 2019 | #56 | ↑6 |
| 2020 | #58 | ↓2 |
| 2021 | #61 | ↓3 |
| 2022 | #63 | ↓2 |
| 2023 | #67 | ↓4 |
| 2024 | #72 | ↓5 |
| 2025 | #74 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Adrian
Is Adrian a popular name?
Yes — Adrian currently ranks #74 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Adrian more common for boys or girls?
Adrian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Adrian most popular?
Adrian peaked in 2008 in United States, with 8,100 recorded births that year.
Is Adrian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Adrian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #403 in 1880 to #74 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Adrian?
At least 299,675 babies have been recorded with the name Adrian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Adrian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Adrian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Adrian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Adrian include Enzo, Andrew, Atlas, Cameron.
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