Adrell
An uncommon masculine name possibly derived from the old Frankish name "Adralinus".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Adrell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adrell today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adrell births was 1979 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adrell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Adrell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1979
5 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1979 SSA rank
#6,069
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Adrell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adrell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Adrell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adrell
The given name Adrell is believed to have originated from the Germanic languages, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a variant of the name Adrel, which itself is derived from the Old German words "adal," meaning noble or aristocratic, and "rel," meaning counsel or advice.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adrell can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century manuscript that contains a list of Germanic personal names. This suggests that the name was in use among the Germanic tribes during the early Middle Ages.
In the 12th century, an Adrell is mentioned in the Annals of the Abbey of St. Edmunds, a chronicle of the Benedictine monastery in Suffolk, England. This reference provides evidence of the name's use in medieval England.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Adrell. One of the earliest was Adrell of Reichenau (ca. 830 - 899), a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the monastery of Reichenau, located in present-day Germany. He was renowned for his writings on theology and his contributions to the field of music theory.
Another prominent figure was Adrell von Trier (1175 - 1242), a German nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Sixth Crusade. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield, and his exploits were recorded in various chronicles of the time.
In the 14th century, Adrell de Villiers (1320 - 1386) was a French architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several notable buildings, including the Pont Neuf in Paris. His innovative architectural designs and engineering techniques were highly influential and helped shape the development of Gothic architecture in France.
During the Renaissance, Adrell Mantegna (1431 - 1506) was an Italian painter and engraver who is considered one of the most important artists of the early Renaissance period. His works, which include the famous fresco cycle in the Camera degli Sposi in Mantua, are celebrated for their innovative use of perspective and their detailed depictions of classical themes.
In more recent history, Adrell Hickson (1893 - 1967) was an Australian politician and labor activist who played a significant role in the trade union movement in the early 20th century. He served as the President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions and was a member of the Australian Senate for several years.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse cultural backgrounds associated with the given name Adrell, which has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, from scholars and artists to military leaders and political figures.
People
Adrell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Adrell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Adrell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adrell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adrell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Adrell a common name?
We classify Adrell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adrell most popular?
The single biggest year for Adrell was 1979, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adrell is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Adrell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adrell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adrell in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Adrell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adrell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Adrell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Adrell as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.