Declining since 1985, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Adrain since 1904
Babies named Adrain per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 13 |
| 1910s | 0 | 115 |
| 1920s | 5 | 277 |
| 1930s | 0 | 162 |
| 1940s | 6 | 137 |
| 1950s | 62 | 243 |
| 1960s | 134 | 418 |
| 1970s | 178 | 887 |
| 1980s | 143 | 896 |
| 1990s | 40 | 501 |
| 2000s | 0 | 326 |
| 2010s | 0 | 217 |
| 2020s | 0 | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Adrain is a variant spelling of Adrian that has charted rarely on U.S. records since its first appearance in 1904. It reached a modest peak in 1978 but has since declined in use, consistent with a falling trajectory since 1985. As of 2025, the name ranks 12,008 with approximately 1 in 341,615 newborns given the name, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. While Adrian remains a classic widely used across English-speaking countries, the Adrain form is a distinctive alternative for parents seeking a less familiar spelling.
Adrain is a variant spelling of Adrian, which derives from the Latin cognomen Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria,' a town in northern Italy. The name Adrian was borne by several early saints and Pope Adrian IV, the only English pope. The spelling Adrain has been in sporadic use since at least the early 20th century, but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ade, Andy, Ray
Sibling names for Adrain
Names that share Adrain's style, for a brother or sister.
