Adrianna
A feminine form of the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria" (a region in Italy).
Name Census estimates that about 46,667 living Americans carry the first name Adrianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Adrianna today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adrianna births was 2007 (2,078 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adrianna. 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.
People living today
47K
~ 1 in 7,345 Americans
Peak year
2007
2,078 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2015 SSA rank
#768
Tracked since 1910
Gender
Gender distribution for Adrianna
Out of the 47,993 babies given the name Adrianna since 1880, 100.0% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Adrianna as a male name
- Ranked #12,127 in 2015
- 5 male births in 2015
- Peak: 2004 (7 births)
Adrianna as a female name
- Ranked #768 in 2024
- 365 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (2,078 births)
Popularity
Adrianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Adrianna from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 17,193 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adrianna 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 Adrianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Adriannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 51 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Adrianna, while Wyoming, District of Columbia, Vermont recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 892 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Adrianna
The name Adrianna has its origins in the Latin language and dates back to ancient Roman times. It is a feminine form of the masculine name Adrianus, which is derived from the Latin word "Hadrianus," meaning "from Hadria" or "from the Adriatic region." Hadria was an ancient Venetic settlement located on the Adriatic coast in what is now northern Italy.
The earliest recorded use of the name Adrianus can be traced back to the 2nd century AD, when it was borne by several Roman emperors, including Publius Aelius Hadrianus, commonly known as Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 AD. Hadrian was a significant figure in Roman history, known for his extensive building projects, including the construction of Hadrian's Wall in Britain.
The feminine form, Adrianna, emerged during the Middle Ages and gained popularity across various European regions. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adrianna was in the 12th century, when it was used by a noble Italian woman named Adrianna da Montefeltro, who lived from 1119 to 1188.
In the Renaissance period, the name Adrianna was associated with several notable figures, including Adrianna Basile (1580-1640), an Italian composer and singer who was one of the earliest known female composers of opera.
During the 17th century, the name gained prominence in England, with one of the most famous bearers being Adrianna Lecouvreur (1692-1730), a renowned French actress and tragedienne.
Another notable figure with the name Adrianna was Adrianna Camacho (1795-1855), a Venezuelan military leader and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Venezuelan War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule.
In the 19th century, the name was borne by Adrianna Lecouvreur (1848-1901), an Italian operatic soprano who achieved international fame for her performances in operas by composers such as Verdi and Puccini.
Throughout history, the name Adrianna has been associated with various notable individuals, including writers, artists, and historical figures. The name has maintained its popularity across different cultures and regions, reflecting its rich historical legacy and enduring appeal.
People
Adrianna + last name combinations
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FAQ
Adrianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adrianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46,667 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adrianna 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 7,345 US residents.
Is Adrianna a common name?
We classify Adrianna as "Uncommon". It ranks above 99.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47,993 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adrianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Adrianna was 2007, when 2,078 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adrianna is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Adrianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adrianna in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.