Hadrian

Hadrian - A very unique male name

Hadrian appeared on the charts for the first time in 2007 on position #3225. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Hadrian and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Hadrian? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Hadrian. The baby boy name Hadrian was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3418 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hadrian peaked in popularity 19 years ago in 2007 on position 3225.

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Hadrian is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hadrian is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,163 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,163.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Hadrian is where you live.

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Hadrian origin and meaning

Latin (Roman)

From the Roman family name Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' — the town in northern Italy that also named the Adriatic Sea

Hadrian is known above all from the Roman emperor who ruled 117–138 CE and built the wall across northern Britain that still bears his name. As a modern given name it is a connoisseur's choice: US data runs only from 2007, never above eight births in a year. It offers the Adrian sound with an extra layer of imperial history.

Attested etymology

Hadrian is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Hadrian, pop culture references for the name Hadrian and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Hadrian

We've found the following names that sound similar to Hadrian, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Hadrian

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Hadrian a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Hadrian?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

HAY-dree-un · /ˈheɪdriən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Adrian — The far more common related Roman name — a separate name, not a spelling variant

Famous bearers

• Hadrian — Roman emperor (117–138 CE), builder of Hadrian's Wall in Britain and consolidator of the empire's borders (76–138) Historical

Style

ClassicRoyal

Why parents choose it

Hadrian suits parents who like Adrian but want the full Roman weight behind it.

Worth knowing

• Frequently misheard as Adrian, which is many times more common