Aydrian
A unique spelling variant of the masculine name Adrian with disputed origins.
Name Census estimates that about 433 living Americans carry the first name Aydrian. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 87.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Aydrian today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aydrian births was 2013 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aydrian. 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
433
~ 1 in 791,580 Americans
Peak year
2013
42 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,889
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Aydrian
Aydrian leans heavily male at 87.2% of total registrations, but 56 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Aydrian as a male name
- Ranked #4,889 in 2024
- 20 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (34 births)
Aydrian as a female name
- Ranked #11,801 in 2017
- 8 female births in 2017
- Peak: 2013 (10 births)
Popularity
Aydrian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aydrian from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 297 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aydrian 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 Aydrian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aydrians live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aydrian
The name Aydrian has its origins in the ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "aidrios," which means "belonging to the air" or "airy." This suggests that the name may have been associated with qualities such as lightness, freedom, and a connection to the natural elements.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aydrian can be found in the writings of the Greek philosopher Plato, who mentioned a character with this name in his work "The Republic." However, it is uncertain whether this was a real person or a fictional character created by Plato.
Throughout history, the name Aydrian has been used by various individuals, although it has never been particularly common. One notable figure who bore this name was Aydrian of Nicomedia, a 3rd-century Christian martyr who was executed during the Diocletian persecution. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Another historical figure with the name Aydrian was Aydrian of Canterbury, an English monk who lived in the 7th century AD. He is believed to have been one of the first scholars to introduce the study of Greek and Latin languages to the monastic schools of England.
In the 12th century, there was a French nobleman named Aydrian de Montfort, who fought in the crusades and was known for his bravery and military prowess. He was also a close advisor to King Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian artist named Aydrian Ferrucci gained recognition for his sculptures and paintings, which were heavily influenced by the classical Greek and Roman art styles. He was born in 1465 and died in 1526.
Lastly, in the 19th century, there was a British explorer named Aydrian Fielding, who was known for his travels and explorations in the Middle East and Central Asia. He made significant contributions to the field of geography and cartography during his lifetime, which spanned from 1789 to 1868.
While the name Aydrian has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and time periods.
People
Aydrian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aydrian 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
Aydrian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aydrian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 433 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aydrian 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 791,580 US residents.
Is Aydrian a common name?
We classify Aydrian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 436 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aydrian most popular?
The single biggest year for Aydrian was 2013, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aydrian is about 11 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 Aydrian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aydrian a male name?
Yes, 87.2% of people registered as Aydrian 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 Aydrian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aydrian 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 Aydrian 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 Aydrian?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.