Adri is a name of Catalan origin, derived from the name Adrian, which means "from Hadria" or "dark haired". The name Adri is also used in other Romance languages such as Spanish and Italian.
The name Adri has been associated with several historical figures throughout history. One notable example is Saint Adrian, who was a Roman soldier and martyr during the reign of Emperor Diocletian in the 3rd century AD. Saint Adrian is considered the patron saint of soldiers and is celebrated on September 8th.
In literature, Adri has also made appearances as a character's name. For instance, it is used as the protagonist's name in Gabriel García Márquez's novel "Love in the Time of Cholera".
The name Adri has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years in the United States, with fluctuations in birth numbers occurring annually since 1981. Between 1981 and 2023, there were a total of 247 births registered for the name Adri.
From 1981 to 1997, the number of babies named Adri was relatively low, with fewer than 10 births each year except for an increase in 1981 with 13 births. The years 1989 and 2001 saw a consistent 5 births each.
Starting from 2003, there has been a more notable variation in the number of babies named Adri annually. For instance, in 2010, there was a significant spike with 21 births, which was the highest recorded since 1981. The years following showed fluctuations around this peak, such as 9 births in 2011 and 14 births in 2012.
More recently, from 2015 onwards, there has been a consistent pattern of around 13 births each year, with slight variations (such as 8 births in 2017 and 2019) indicating that Adri is now among the more popular names chosen for newborns in the United States. The most recent data from 2023 shows another increase with 12 births recorded.
Overall, while the popularity of the name Adri has waxed and waned over the years, there appears to be a consistent trend towards increased usage since around 2003, with more babies being named Adri each year.