Declining since 2005, #366 for girls today.
Popularity of Adriana since 1888
Babies named Adriana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 103 |
| 1920s | 167 |
| 1930s | 167 |
| 1940s | 267 |
| 1950s | 654 |
| 1960s | 2,451 |
| 1970s | 6,200 |
| 1980s | 12,631 |
| 1990s | 22,342 |
| 2000s | 27,404 |
| 2010s | 18,185 |
| 2020s | 5,805 |
Meaning & origin
Adriana has been recorded in the U.S. since 1888, but its modern popularity surged in the late 20th century, peaking at rank 366 with 1 in 1,923 births in 2025. Its trajectory has been falling since 2005, yet it remains a familiar choice, especially in states like Rhode Island, Maryland, and New Jersey. The name's Latin roots give it a classic European feel, and its steady if declining use suggests it is not a passing trend but a lasting classic. The peak year 2006 marks the height of a wave that has since receded, but the name still appears in the top 400, showing enduring appeal.
Adriana is the feminine form of Adrian (Latin Hadrianus), itself derived from the Roman family name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria.' Hadria was a town in northern Italy (modern Atri) that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. The name was borne by several early Christian saints and became common across Europe, particularly in Romance-language countries. The variant spelling Adrianna became popular in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
Where Adriana 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.
“Adriana” around the world
Where Adriana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
110
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Quebec
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addy, Ana, Ari, Dree, Ria
Sibling names for Adriana
Names that share Adriana's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sophia, Isabella, Valentina, Gabriella, Ariana, Claudia, Serena, Anamarie, Audrina, Carlina, Jovanna, Lauretta, Abriana, Deyanira, Guillermina, Jesenia, Krystina, Latina, Marlana, Michelina, Petrina, Stefania, Yadhira, Banesa, Berenise, Cipriana, Claudina, Delphina, Dorina, Eugena, Jolina, Karianna, Katrinia, Loriana, Marisella, Patrisia, Prisilla, Sabreena, Vaneza, Yuriana, Adonica, Adrie, Andreea, Angeleena, Audreana, Avriana, Carolyna, Demiana, Elisandra, Eugina, Janelis, Jilliana, Matina, Nikoletta, Rozina, Sicilia, Stefanny, Stephana, Varonica, Analese, Marleena, Adeana, Anderia, Audrena, Austina, Benicia, Dariane, Delvina, Driana, Jaimarie, Katalena, Lareta, Lawrencia, Lorenna, Quintara, Reginna, Renatha, Roselena, Yarissa
Brothers: Adrian, Alexander, Sebastian, Julian, Mateo, Edgardo, Geremy, Reinaldo, Reynaldo, Adalberto, Arsenio, Constantino, Eugenio, Gabino, Norberto, Osvaldo, Valente, Julion, Kadrian, Silvano, Victorio, Alanzo, Amerigo, Andrian, Antonious, Corleone, Domenik, Ediberto, Edilson, Gabrian, Jilberto, Romualdo, Zadrian, Abrian, Amalio, Leondro, Leonte, Loranzo, Luian, Marcelus, Maximiano, Milano, Silviano
Names like Adriana
Names whose popularity has moved with Adriana's over the last 50 years.
