Adrian, of Latin origin, signifies 'from Hadria', a reference to the ancient Roman city of Hadria on the eastern coast of Italy. This name was popular among early Christians and has been used throughout history. It gained prominence in the Middle Ages due to Saint Adrian of Nicomedia, a third-century martyr whose feast day is celebrated on September 8th.
"The name Adrain experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. It peaked between 1964 and 1978 with consistently high numbers of births each year, totaling over 100 in several instances. However, it declined sharply after 1978, with fewer than 50 births per year from 1983 onwards, and has continued to decline steadily since the turn of the century, with only 5 births recorded in 2023."