Adrian
Peaked at #56 nationally in 2008, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Adrian has been recorded 6% of the time for girls and 94% of the time for boys.
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Adrian — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#440
in 1983
Current rank
#2845
in 2024
Years tracked
114
1911–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1911, Adrian reached its peak popularity for girls in 1983, ranking #440 nationally with 479 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1907 (2014) to #2845 (2024) — a 33% drop.
As of 2024, Adrian ranks #2845 nationally for girls, with 58 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,845 | 58 |
| 2023 | #2,515 | 70 |
| 2022 | #2,754 | 62 |
| 2021 | #2,384 | 75 |
| 2020 | #2,628 | 64 |
| 2019 | #2,194 | 84 |
| 2018 | #2,301 | 79 |
| 2017 | #1,814 | 114 |
Adrian — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#56
in 2008
Current rank
#72
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Adrian reached its peak popularity for boys in 2008, ranking #56 nationally with 7,937 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #59 (2014) to #72 (2024) — a 18% drop.
As of 2024, Adrian ranks #72 nationally for boys, with 4,617 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #72 | 4,617 |
| 2023 | #67 | 4,662 |
| 2022 | #63 | 5,044 |
| 2021 | #61 | 5,143 |
| 2020 | #58 | 5,316 |
| 2019 | #56 | 5,784 |
| 2018 | #62 | 5,816 |
| 2017 | #58 | 6,233 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Adrian most popular?
Adrian was most popular in 2008, when it ranked #56 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Adrian becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Adrian?
At least 283,427 babies have been recorded with the name Adrian in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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