Adriana is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It comes from the male name Adrian, which means "from Hadria" or "from Adria". The city of Adria in Italy was named after the Adriatic Sea, and vice versa, so both the sea and the city are named after the river Adria.
The name Adriana has been used for centuries and is found in many cultures around the world. It was popular among the ancient Romans and was also used by medieval European royalty. In literature, Adriana appears as a character in Shakespeare's play "The Comedy of Errors".
Today, Adriana remains a popular choice for parents looking for a feminine yet classic name for their daughters. It has been consistently ranked among the top 1,000 names for girls in several countries, including the United States and Italy.
In terms of its meaning, Adriana signifies "from Adria" or "from Hadria". The name does not have any specific associations with particular traits of character or personality. Instead, it is simply a beautiful and timeless name that has been passed down through generations.
The name Adriana experienced a significant surge in popularity over the course of the 20th and early 21st centuries. In the late 1800s to early 1900s, there were consistently low numbers of births with the name Adriana, ranging from 5 to 6 births per year until 1934 when it reached a peak of 23 births.
From 1947 onwards, there was a notable increase in the popularity of the name Adriana. In 1947, there were 35 births with this name, and by 1954, it had more than doubled to 71 births. The number of births continued to rise steadily throughout the 1950s and 1960s, reaching a significant milestone in 1968 with 363 births.
The peak popularity of the name Adriana occurred in the late 1980s to early 1990s. In 1989, there were an impressive 2259 births with this name, and it remained high throughout the following decade, with over 2000 births per year from 1990 to 1994.
Since then, the popularity of the name Adriana has gradually decreased. By 2023, there were only 995 births recorded with this name, marking a significant decrease compared to its peak popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Overall, from 1888 to 2023, there have been a total of 94,575 births registered with the name Adriana.