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Adrain

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-dree-un /ˈeɪ.dri.ən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Adrian — from Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (a town that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea)Low

In 30 seconds: From Hadria; from the Adriatic: Adrain spells Adrian. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA spelling of Adrian — from Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (a town that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea)

U.S. rank (2025)#12043 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,252

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adrain is a spelling of Adrian — from Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (a town that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea; often read 'dark one' from the sea). A crisp, classic name (said 'AY-dree-un').

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling of Adrian. Rare in this form, from-Hadria at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Adrian comes from Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' — the town that named the Adriatic Sea — Adrain is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'AY-dree-un').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Adrian — Latin etymology

Variations

AdrianAdrienAdriano

Nicknames

Adri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adrain mean?

Adrain spells Adrian — Latin 'from Hadria' (the town that named the Adriatic).

How do you pronounce Adrain?

It's said AY-dree-un /ˈeɪ.dri.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adrain a boy or girl name?

Adrain is a boy's name.

How popular is Adrain?

Adrain is a rare spelling in the U.S.