Rising since 2022, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Adrean since 1947
Babies named Adrean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 15 | 0 |
| 1960s | 38 | 5 |
| 1970s | 99 | 41 |
| 1980s | 139 | 96 |
| 1990s | 74 | 169 |
| 2000s | 35 | 284 |
| 2010s | 5 | 175 |
| 2020s | 0 | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Adrean is a modern phonetic variant of Adrian, first recorded in 1969. The name saw its peak popularity in 2009, and has been rising in use since 2022. It remains relatively rare, with a 2025 rank of 9,714th and a frequency of 1 in 244,011 births. Despite its low overall rank, the name's trajectory suggests a slow but steady increase in favor among parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive alternative to the classic Adrian.
Adrean is a modern spelling variant of Adrian, derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria,' a town in northern Italy. The name was borne by several early saints and six popes, including Pope Adrian IV, the only English pope. The spelling Adrean emerged in the late 20th century as a phonetic respelling, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ad, Dre, Andy
Sibling names for Adrean
Names that share Adrean's style, for a brother or sister.
