From Hadria
Derived from the Roman cognomen Hadrianus, indicating someone from the town of Hadria in northern Italy. The town's name likely shares roots with the Adriatic Sea, which it sits near.
Less common today
Hadrian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,625 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Roman Emperor known for building Hadrian's Wall
Pope Adrian I, whose name is often stylized as Hadrian in historical texts
Protagonist and skilled swordsman · The Riyria Revelations
