Man from Hadria
A Dutch variation of Adrian, derived from the Latin name Hadrianus. It originally denoted someone from the town of Hadria in northern Italy, which also gave its name to the Adriatic Sea.
Less common today
Adriaan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,179 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Dutch author and television presenter
Dutch poet nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature
Dutch Enlightenment scholar and critic of religion
Former South African rugby union player
