Andrian
A masculine name derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "man" or "manly".
Name Census estimates that about 668 living Americans carry the first name Andrian. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 86.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Andrian today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andrian births was 1978 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andrian. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Andrian with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
668
~ 1 in 513,105 Americans
Peak year
1978
30 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,995
Tracked since 1962
Census
Andrian in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,248 people with the first name Andrian, which placed it at #10,597 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#10,597
National first-name rank
People counted
1.2K
1,248 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
42.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Andrian
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Andrian is Hispanic at 42.9%. The next largest groups are White (26.9%) and Black (21.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Andrian described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Andrian at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino42.9% · 536
- White26.9% · 336
- Black or African American21.4% · 267
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.8% · 72
- Two or more races2.0% · 25
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 12
Gender
Gender distribution for Andrian
Andrian leans heavily male at 86.2% of total registrations, but 96 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Andrian as a male name
- Ranked #10,995 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1978 (21 births)
Andrian as a female name
- Ranked #11,827 in 1992
- 6 female births in 1992
- Peak: 1968 (10 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Andrian leans strongly male. 1,055 people counted with this name were male (84.4%), compared with 195 female bearers (15.6%).
Popularity
Andrian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Andrian from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 157 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Andrian by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Andrian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Andrians live
Origin
Meaning and history of Andrian
The name Andrian has its roots in the ancient Greek language and culture, originating from the word "andros," which means "man" or "warrior." This connection to masculinity and strength has been a defining characteristic of the name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Andrian can be found in Greek mythology, where it was borne by a minor deity associated with the sea and maritime adventures. This association with the sea and exploration has carried through to modern times, with many notable explorers and navigators bearing this name.
During the Byzantine era, the name Andrian gained popularity among the ruling classes and nobility. It was often given to princes and noblemen, symbolizing their strength and leadership qualities. One notable figure from this period was Andrian Komnenos, a military commander and governor who lived in the 12th century.
As the name spread across Europe, it adapted to local languages and cultures. In the Slavic regions, the name took the form of "Andrei," while in Latin cultures, it became "Andreas" or "Andrew." Despite these variations, the core meaning and associations of the name remained largely intact.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Andrian was Andrian Nikolayev, a Soviet cosmonaut who became the third human to journey into outer space. His historic flight in 1962 marked a significant milestone in the space race and cemented the name Andrian in the annals of space exploration.
Another notable Andrian was Andrian Brody, an American actor of Polish descent, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2003 for his performance in the film "The Pianist." His portrayal of a Jewish pianist during the Holocaust was widely acclaimed and brought renewed attention to the name's storied history.
In the world of literature, the name Andrian is associated with Andrian Codrescu, a Romanian-American novelist, poet, and scholar. His works, which often explore themes of identity and cultural displacement, have garnered critical acclaim and contributed to the richness of the literary tradition associated with this name.
Throughout history, the name Andrian has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, ranging from artists and writers to scientists and explorers. Despite its ancient roots, the name continues to resonate in modern times, carrying with it a sense of strength, adventure, and cultural heritage.
People
Andrian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Andrian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Andrian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andrian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 668 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andrian going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 513,105 US residents.
Is Andrian a common name?
We classify Andrian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 695 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andrian most popular?
The single biggest year for Andrian was 1978, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andrian is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Andrian in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,248 people with the name Andrian, or 0.41 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #10,597 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Andrian in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Andrian?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Andrian leans strongly male. 1,055 people counted with this name were male (84.4%), compared with 195 female bearers (15.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Andrian?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Andrian is Hispanic at 42.9%. The next largest groups are White (26.9%) and Black (21.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Andrian most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Andrian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 42.9% (536 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Andrian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Andrian a male name?
Yes, 86.2% of people registered as Andrian in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Andrian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Andrian in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Andrian can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Andrian?
Want to know how many people have the name Andrian? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.