Total births
829
Boys' name · since 1970
Hadrian
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 829 babies named Hadrian, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2853
- among boys today
- 829
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Hadrian currently ranks #2853 among boys' names in America, with 829 babies recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hadrian has been recorded 829 times among boys since 1970, currently ranked #2853 nationally and more common than 80% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #2853 among boys today
- 829 born since 1970
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hadrian is currently the #2853 boys' name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 829 born since 1970, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2853
- among boys today
- 829
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Hadrian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2853
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Hadrian was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
50 babies were named Hadrian in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Hadrian compares
829 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
Hadrian's all-time total is 126% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hadrian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 829 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hadrian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hadrian splits its recorded history at 2007: 77% of all births land in the more recent half, 23% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hadrian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,853
Active since
1970
Hadrian popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Hadrian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hadrian's strongest decade.
330 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Hadrian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 14
1970s
14 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s 51
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
207 births
- 2010s
2010s
330 births
- 2020s
2020s
214 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 330 births (40% of all-time use).
How Hadrian 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 Hadrian's total volume
Hadrian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hadrian by state
Where Hadrian concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 30 | 3.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 29 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Hadrian's total US births 3.6%
Even split
30 of 829 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hadrian? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 829 babies named Hadrian. Today it holds rank #2853 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 50 births.
When was Hadrian most popular? ▼
Hadrian was most popular in the 2010s decade with 330 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Hadrian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hadrian are California (30 births), Texas (29 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Hadrian been used? ▼
Hadrian has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 56 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Hadrian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Haden, Hadi, Hadley, Haddon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hadrian's data
- Hadrian's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (330 total births) through the 2020s (214) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Hadrians (30 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 Hadrian
Nearby Names Like Hadrian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hadrian
Haden Boy
#5931 3,886 births
Hadi Boy
#1611 2,535 births
Hadley Boy
#4715 2,096 births
Haddon Boy
#3292 821 births
Hadyn Boy
548 births
Compare Hadrian side by side: Hadrian vs Haden Hadrian vs Hadi Hadrian vs Hadley
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hadrian
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, 1970–2025 (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. "Hadrian: #2853 Boys' Name - 829 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hadrian. 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 Hadrian 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.