A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Adriann since 1942
Babies named Adriann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 21 | 0 |
| 1950s | 34 | 0 |
| 1960s | 78 | 0 |
| 1970s | 175 | 0 |
| 1980s | 234 | 0 |
| 1990s | 165 | 13 |
| 2000s | 149 | 39 |
| 2010s | 92 | 66 |
| 2020s | 12 | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Adriann is a modern variant of Adrian, first recorded in the United States in 1942. It saw its peak popularity in 1978, and since 2022 it has been rising in usage, though still very rare with fewer than 5 births per year. The name blends the classic appeal of Adrian with a distinctly American spelling that often leans feminine. Parents today might choose Adriann for its familiar yet uncommon sound.
Adriann is a variant of Adrian, derived from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria.' Hadria was a town in northern Italy (modern Adria), which also gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. The name was borne by several early saints and popes, and it became common across Europe.
“Adriann” around the world
Where Adriann lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Adri, Ann, Andy
Sibling names for Adriann
Names that share Adriann's style, for a brother or sister.
