UK boy's name
Adriaan
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "from Hadria" (Adriatic region).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Adriaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Adriaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Adriaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Adriaan ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 boys were registered as Adriaan.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adriaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Adriaan mean?
The name Adriaan is a Dutch variant of the Latin name Hadrianus, which was derived from the Roman family name Hadrius. This family name is thought to have originated from the Latin word "haedus," meaning "kid" or "young goat." The name Hadrianus can be traced back to the 1st century AD, when it was borne by several Roman emperors, including Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 AD.
The name Adriaan first emerged in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages, becoming a popular choice among Dutch families. Its popularity likely stemmed from the fame and influence of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, whose reign was marked by significant cultural and architectural achievements, including the construction of Hadrian's Wall in Britain.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Adriaan can be found in the 14th century, when Adriaan Willemsz, a Dutch painter and architect, was active in the city of Leiden. Another notable figure was Adriaan Florenszoon Boeyens (1459-1523), also known as Adrianus Florentii, a Dutch scholar and theologian who served as the tutor to the future Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.
During the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century, the name Adriaan gained further prominence. One of the most famous bearers was Adriaan van Ostade (1610-1685), a renowned Dutch painter known for his genre scenes depicting peasant life. Another noteworthy figure was Adriaan Pauw (1585-1653), a Dutch statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Pensionary of Holland from 1631 to 1636.
In the field of science, Adriaan van Roijen (1704-1779) was a Dutch mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of cometary orbits. Adriaan Kluit (1735-1807) was a Dutch historian and linguist who pioneered the study of medieval Dutch literature and language.
More recently, Adriaan Bloemaert (1877-1924) was a Dutch architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of Amsterdam's iconic cityscape in the early 20th century. Adriaan van der Veen (1916-2005) was a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II and later became a prominent journalist and author.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Adriaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Adriaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Adriaan, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adriaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adriaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4697 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Adriaan
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Adriaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adriaan in the UK right now?
In 2015, Adriaan was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Adriaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Adriaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adriaan?
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "from Hadria" (Adriatic region).
How many people are called Adriaan in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Adriaan across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.