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Adrin

♂ Boy

Pronounced AD-rin /ˈæd.rɪn/Medium

Meaning: A short modern respelling near Adrian, the Latin name meaning 'of the Adriatic' or 'dark one.' It also reads as a fresh coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp, modern name: Adrin trims Adrian, 'of the Adriatic' (said 'AD-rin'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningA short modern respelling near Adrian, the Latin name meaning 'of the Adriatic' or 'dark one.' It also reads as a fresh coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12349 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 401

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819192024

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

Adrin is a short modern respelling near Adrian, the Latin name meaning 'of the Adriatic' or 'dark one,' though it also reads as a clean coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AD-rin').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Adrin reads as a short respelling near Adrian, the Latin name for 'of the Adriatic' or 'dark one' — or as a fresh coinage. Its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AD-rin').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Adrin — Modern respelling near Adrian; routes uncertain

Variations

AdrianAdrienAdryn

Nicknames

AdRin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adrin mean?

Adrin is a short respelling near Adrian, 'of the Adriatic' or 'dark one.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Adrin?

It's said AD-rin /ˈæd.rɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adrin a boy or girl name?

Adrin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Adrin?

Adrin is a rare, modern name for boys in the U.S.

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