Adrian is a name of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman family name Aemilius. It means "from Hadria," which was an ancient city in Italy located near what is now the Adriatic Sea. The name Adrian has been popular throughout history and has been used by many notable figures, including several saints and popes.
The name Adrian first became widespread during the Middle Ages when it was adopted by several European royal families. It was also a popular choice among early Christians due to its association with Saint Adrian of Nicomedia, who was martyred in the 3rd century AD.
In literature, Adrian has been used as a character name in many works, including Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and Thomas Hardy's "Tess of the d'Urbervilles." Today, it remains a popular choice for boys' names around the world.
The name Adrin seems to have experienced periods of popularity and decline over the years, with significant spikes occurring in certain decades. The highest number of births recorded in any single year was 19 births in 1978, while there were several years with only 5 births or fewer. Despite these fluctuations, the overall total of 396 births suggests that Adrin is not an extremely common name, but rather one that has maintained a consistent, if variable, presence throughout much of the 20th and early 21st centuries.