Adrain first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Adrain has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Adrain

A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "from Hadria" (an ancient region).

Popularity of Adrain by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Adrain is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 90% of people named Adrain being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 11 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Adrain.

Year	Male Count	Female Count
2024	11	0
2023	5	0
2022	6	0
2021	9	0
2020	23	0
2019	12	0
2018	17	0
2017	19	0
2016	25	0
2015	15	0
2014	23	0
2013	21	0
2012	28	0
2011	25	0
2010	32	0
2009	26	0
2008	27	0
2007	36	0
2006	37	0
2005	36	0
2004	25	0
2003	31	0
2002	28	0
2001	36	0
2000	44	0
1999	37	0
1998	35	0
1997	38	5
1996	47	0
1995	56	0
1994	42	0
1993	46	9
1992	54	12
1991	64	7
1990	82	7
1989	101	18
1988	69	12
1987	92	16
1986	97	7
1985	81	13
1984	93	14
1983	85	20
1982	86	12
1981	86	19
1980	106	12
1979	101	25
1978	112	13
1977	99	14
1976	93	15
1975	96	13

The history of the first name Adrain

The name Adrain has its origins in the Latin language, derived from the name Hadrianus. It is believed to have originated during the Roman Empire, around the 1st century AD. Hadrianus was the name of a Roman emperor who ruled from 117 to 138 AD.

The name Hadrianus is thought to have been derived from the Latin word "hadrianus," which means "from Hadria." Hadria was a town in northern Italy, located near the Adriatic Sea. The name Adrain is a variant spelling that emerged over time, likely influenced by the French and English languages.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Adrain can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Cassius Dio, who mentioned Emperor Hadrian in his works. The name also appears in various historical records and documents from the Roman Empire period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Adrain. One famous bearer was Adrain of Canterbury (c. 605 - 710 AD), an abbot and scholar who played a significant role in the establishment of Christianity in England during the 7th century.

Another prominent figure was Adrain of Tarsus (c. 638 - 708 AD), a monk and mathematician from modern-day Turkey. He is credited with introducing the Arabic numeral system to Europe and making important contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics.

In the Middle Ages, Adrain of St. Victor (c. 1080 - 1142) was a renowned philosopher and theologian who taught at the Abbey of St. Victor in Paris. His writings on mysticism and contemplation had a significant influence on medieval Christian thought.

During the Renaissance period, Adrain Willaert (c. 1490 - 1562) was a prominent Flemish composer and founder of the Venetian School of music. His works helped to shape the development of the polychoral style and influenced many other composers of the time.

In more recent history, Adrain Balti (1848 - 1923) was an Albanian writer, poet, and activist who played a crucial role in the Albanian National Awakening and the struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire.

Data source

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