Adriano
Boy name · Greek · Italian · Latin · Spanish · Swedish
Meaningfrom Hadria · Italian form of Adrian
- US rank
- #2,304
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,360 in 2006
60 babies were named Adriano in the US in 2025. It has climbed 163 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Adriano you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Adriano
Adriano Celentano
Italian musician and actor (born 1938)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,490 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Adriano, 60 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Adriano would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAdriano first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2006, when it reached #1,360.
- Then vs nowAdriano is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 69,930 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 28,490.
- TrendAdriano has climbed 163 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,304. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAdriano is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #766. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningAdriano is an Italian form of Adrian, which means “from Hadria”. Our records link it to Greek, Italian and Latin roots.
About the name Adriano
Adriano is a boy name of Greek, Italian and Latin origin meaning “from Hadria”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ano”. US birth records list Adriano for boys from 1921 to 2025, in 68 of those 105 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #1,360 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,304, with 60 babies.
Origin:Greek namesItalian namesLatin namesSpanish namesSwedish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.3 | 769,231 boys |
| 1950s | 0.7 | 1,333,333 boys |
| 1960s | 3.3 | 304,878 boys |
| 1970s | 8.0 | 124,378 boys |
| 1980s | 8.7 | 114,679 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 65,789 boys |
| 2000s | 37 | 27,211 boys |
| 2010s | 41 | 24,624 boys |
| 2020s | 35 | 28,640 boys |
Other spellings of Adriano
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Adriano
What does the name Adriano mean?
Adriano means “from Hadria” in Italian, as a form of Adrian.
What is the origin of the name Adriano?
Adriano has Greek, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Swedish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Adriano a boy or girl name?
Adriano is a boy name.
How popular is the name Adriano?
Adriano ranked #2,304 for US boys in 2025, given to 60 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#1,360).