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BoyLatin origin2 syllables

Hadrian

Meaning: “from the Roman harbor Hadria”

About the name Hadrian

Hadrian is a boy name with Latin roots, meaning “from the Roman harbor Hadria”.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Hadrian ranked #2617 for boys in the US, with 50 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2025. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Hadrian were boys.

Etymology

From Latin, meaning “from the Roman harbor Hadria”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Hadrian”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#2617
In 2015
#3728
Babies in 2025
50

Popularity of Hadrian, 1940–2025

01325385019401960198020002020
BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.