Total births
806
Unisex name · since 1969
Adrean
Adrean has 806 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11174
- among boys today
- 806
- born since 1969
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Adrean currently ranks #11174 among unisex names in America, with 806 babies recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Adrean recorded 806 times among boys since 1969, holding rank #11174 nationally today, ahead of 22% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #11174 among boys today
- 806 born since 1969
- 2000s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Adrean is currently the #11174 unisex name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 806 born since 1969, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11174
- among boys today
- 806
- born since 1969
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Adrean vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11174
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Adrean was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
36 babies were named Adrean in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Adrean compares
806 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Adrean's all-time total is 120% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Adrean | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 806 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Adrean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Adrean's full recorded timeline at 1999, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1969, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Adrean at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#11,174
Active since
1969
Adrean popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Adrean popularity over time - girls
410 total births recorded since 1947 (Adrean as girls' name)
Adrean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Adrean's strongest decade.
284 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Adrean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 96
1980s
96 births
- 1990s
1990s
169 births
- 2000s
2000s
284 births
- 2010s
2010s
175 births
- 2020s 36
2020s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 284 births (35% of all-time use).
How Adrean compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Adrean's total volume
Adrean vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Adrean by state
Where Adrean concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 59 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 46 | 5.7% |
California share of Adrean's total US births 7.3%
Even split
59 of 806 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Adrean? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 806 babies named Adrean. Today it holds rank #11174 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 36 births.
When was Adrean most popular? ▼
Adrean was most popular in the 2000s decade with 284 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Adrean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Adrean are California (59 births), Texas (46 births).
Is Adrean a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Adrean is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 806 births, and as a girl's name it has 410 births.
How long has the name Adrean been used? ▼
Records for Adrean go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Adrean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Adrian, Adriel, Adrien, Adrain, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Adrean's data
- Adrean's decade-level peak was the 2000s (284 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Adreans (59 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Adrean
Nearby Names Like Adrean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Adrean
Adrian Boy
#72 272,265 births
Adriel Boy
#109 33,645 births
Adrien Boy
#1196 9,787 births
Adrain Boy
#7286 4,252 births
Adriano Boy
#2048 2,545 births
Compare Adrean side by side: Adrean vs Adrian Adrean vs Adriel Adrean vs Adrien
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Adrean
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2,697 births · Peak 1986
Montee #11175
79 births · Peak 1994
Jameison #11172
115 births · Peak 2015
Rahsaan #11176
1,614 births · Peak 1973
Antwane #11171
887 births · Peak 1990
Jeanclaude #11177
367 births · Peak 1994
Theodoric #11170
61 births · Peak 1969
Lavonn #11178
28 births · Peak 1970
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Adrean: #11174 Unisex Name - 806 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/adrean. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Adrean draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.