Edrian
A masculine name of English origin meaning "prosperous and rich".
Name Census estimates that about 353 living Americans carry the first name Edrian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Edrian today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edrian births was 2024 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edrian. 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
353
~ 1 in 970,975 Americans
Peak year
2024
29 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,813
Tracked since 1985
Census
Edrian in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 435 people with the first name Edrian, which placed it at #22,776 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#22,776
National first-name rank
People counted
435
435 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
56.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Edrian
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Edrian is Hispanic at 56.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (23.2%) and Black (12.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Edrian described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Edrian at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino56.3% · 245
- Asian and Pacific Islander23.2% · 101
- Black or African American12.9% · 56
- White4.8% · 21
- Two or more races2.5% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Popularity
Edrian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Edrian from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 145 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Edrian remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Edrian 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 Edrian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Edrians live
Origin
Meaning and history of Edrian
The given name Edrian is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the linguistic foundation for many South Asian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali. The name Edrian is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "adriana," which means "rich" or "prosperous."
In ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, there are references to individuals bearing names with similar roots or spellings to Edrian. However, the exact origin and earliest recorded use of the name Edrian itself remain uncertain.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Edrian was a prominent merchant and trader who lived in the 8th century CE in the region that is now known as modern-day Pakistan. This Edrian was renowned for his successful trading ventures and amassed a considerable fortune, which aligned with the meaning of the name as "prosperous."
Another notable figure named Edrian was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE in the region that is now India. This Edrian was highly respected for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and metaphysics, and his writings were widely studied and influential during that era.
In the 16th century, there was an Edrian who served as a military commander in the Mughal Empire, which ruled over vast territories in South Asia. This Edrian was known for his bravery and strategic brilliance on the battlefield, leading his troops to numerous victories.
During the 19th century, an Edrian rose to prominence as a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's rights in British India. This Edrian played a crucial role in challenging traditional societal norms and advocating for greater educational and economic opportunities for women.
Another individual named Edrian who left a lasting impact was a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century in South Asia. This Edrian's works were celebrated for their intricate details and captivating depictions of traditional life and culture, earning him widespread recognition and acclaim.
While the name Edrian may have ancient roots and historical significance, its usage and popularity have varied across different regions and time periods. However, the name continues to be used in various parts of the world, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and meaning associated with its origins.
People
Edrian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edrian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Edrian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edrian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 353 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edrian 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 970,975 US residents.
Is Edrian a common name?
We classify Edrian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 356 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Edrian most popular?
The single biggest year for Edrian was 2024, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edrian is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Edrian in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 435 people with the name Edrian, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #22,776 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Edrian in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Edrian?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Edrian leans strongly male. 420 people counted with this name were male (95.5%), compared with 20 female bearers (4.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Edrian?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Edrian is Hispanic at 56.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (23.2%) and Black (12.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Edrian most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Edrian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.3% (245 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Edrian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Edrian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edrian 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 Edrian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Edrian 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 Edrian 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.
How many Americans are named Edrian?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Edrian at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.