Adrianjames
A masculine name derived from the Latin "Hadrianus" and English "James", potentially meaning "from Hadria" and "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Adrianjames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adrianjames today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adrianjames births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adrianjames. 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 Adrianjames. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,018
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Adrianjames: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adrianjames 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 Adrianjames during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adrianjames
The name Adrianjames is a combination of the masculine given names Adrian and James, both of which have distinct linguistic origins and historical roots.
Adrian is a name with Latin roots, derived from the Roman family name Hadrianus, which itself is believed to have originated from the Latin word "adrias" or "adhrias," meaning "from Hadria" (modern-day Adriatic Sea region). The name gained prominence during the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 AD. Hadrian was a notable figure in Roman history, known for his extensive building projects, including the construction of Hadrian's Wall in Britain.
The name James, on the other hand, has its origins in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." It gained popularity in the Christian tradition due to its association with two apostles in the New Testament: James, the son of Zebedee, and James, the son of Alphaeus. The name was later introduced to English-speaking regions through the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
Historically, the combined name Adrianjames does not seem to have been widely used until more recent times, as it is a relatively modern combination of the two separate names. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history:
1. Adrianjames Nortier (born 1985) is a South African rugby union player who has represented the Western Province in the Currie Cup and the Stormers in Super Rugby.
2. Adrianjames Woodhouse (born 1992) is an English actor known for his roles in television series such as "The Village" and "Casualty."
3. Adrianjames Brookes (born 1973) is a British artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in various galleries across the United Kingdom.
4. Adrianjames Williamson (1934-2010) was an American painter and sculptor, known for his abstract expressionist works.
5. Adrianjames Delgado (born 1989) is a Mexican-American musician and songwriter, known for his collaborations with various indie rock bands.
While the name Adrianjames may not have a long and storied history, its component names Adrian and James have rich linguistic and cultural backgrounds, contributing to the overall significance and meaning of this combined name.
People
Adrianjames + last name combinations
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FAQ
Adrianjames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adrianjames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adrianjames 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Adrianjames a common name?
We classify Adrianjames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adrianjames most popular?
The single biggest year for Adrianjames was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adrianjames is about 17 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 Adrianjames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adrianjames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adrianjames 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 Adrianjames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adrianjames 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 Adrianjames 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 share the name Adrianjames?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Adrianjames on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.