Declining since 1985, #3,028 for girls today.
Popularity of Adria since 1910
Babies named Adria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 77 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 179 |
| 1950s | 340 |
| 1960s | 437 |
| 1970s | 1,295 |
| 1980s | 1,252 |
| 1990s | 786 |
| 2000s | 932 |
| 2010s | 699 |
| 2020s | 374 |
Meaning & origin
Adria is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Hadrianus, ultimately referring to the Italian town of Hadria. First recorded in U.S. data in 1910, Adria reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking among more common names of that era. Since 1985, its usage has been declining, and in 2025 it was given to approximately 1 in 29,764 newborns, placing it at rank 3,028. The name has seen the most use in Florida, Texas, and California, reflecting a broader preference for melodic, vowel-ending names in those regions. While never a top-tier choice, Adria retains a classic yet underused appeal, often chosen by parents seeking a concise alternative to longer forms like Adriana or Adrienne.
Adria is the feminine form of Adrian, which derives from the Roman family name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria'. Hadria was a town in northern Italy (modern Adria) that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. The name was borne by several early Christian saints and was used throughout Europe, with the feminine form gaining popularity in the 20th century.
Where Adria is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Adria” around the world
Where Adria lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
120
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Adri, Dria, Ari
Sibling names for Adria
Names that share Adria's style, for a brother or sister.
