Man from Hadria
Derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, it originally denoted someone from the town of Hadria in northern Italy. The town gave its name to the Adriatic Sea, making the name indirectly linked to the water. It has been borne by several saints and six popes throughout history.
About 4,464 boys were named Adrian in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic swimmer
NFL running back
American actor and filmmaker
Brilliant detective with OCD · Monk
Wife of Rocky Balboa · Rocky
Hall of Fame baseball player
English film director
American guitarist and singer
Protagonist of a popular diary series · The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4
Guitarist for Iron Maiden
The same feel as Adrian — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
