Adrian
Boy name · #74 in 2025 · Uniqueness 45/100
Adrian is currently the #74 boy name in the United States — 4,464 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #58, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 403 boys born in 2025 was named Adrian.
The 145-year story
Adrian first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 18 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 7,938 boys were named Adrian — good for #56 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Adrian per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Adrian in class?
Adrian scores 45 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Adrian is most common
Geography matters for names, and Adrian is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Adrians were CA (869), TX (705), FL (317), NY (230), AZ (148). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Adrian
Statistically, parents drawn to Adrian tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Damian, Ian, Christian, Nathan, and Logan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Adrian | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,464 | #74 |
| 2024 | 4,642 | #72 |
| 2023 | 4,666 | #67 |
| 2022 | 5,044 | #63 |
| 2021 | 5,144 | #61 |
| 2020 | 5,321 | #58 |
| 2019 | 5,786 | #56 |
| 2018 | 5,817 | #62 |
| 2017 | 6,236 | #58 |
| 2016 | 6,337 | #60 |
| 2015 | 6,540 | #58 |
| 2014 | 6,706 | #59 |
| 2013 | 6,854 | #60 |
| 2012 | 6,952 | #61 |
| 2011 | 7,349 | #56 |
| 2010 | 7,409 | #56 |
| 2009 | 7,633 | #59 |
| 2008 | 7,938 | #56 |
| 2007 | 7,742 | #61 |
| 2006 | 7,383 | #63 |
| 2005 | 6,727 | #65 |
| 2004 | 6,140 | #72 |
| 2003 | 6,110 | #68 |
| 2002 | 5,684 | #73 |
| 2001 | 5,424 | #75 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Adrian a popular boy name?
Adrian ranked #74 among boys in 2025 with 4,464 babies given the name — firmly in the top 100, so yes, it’s a popular choice. Ten years earlier it ranked #58.
When was the name Adrian most popular?
Adrian peaked in 2008, when 7,938 American boys received the name (ranked #56 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Adrian?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 403 newborn American boys was named Adrian. It scores 45/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.