Adriano
Boy name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Adriano: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1979.
Adriano is the Italian and Portuguese form of the Latin Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria," an ancient northern Italian town that also gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. The most famous bearer is the Roman Emperor Hadrian, builder of Hadrian's Wall across northern Britain, whose Latin name Adrianus shares this root. In modern times, the name is carried by Brazilian footballer Adriano Leite Ribeiro, a powerful striker for Inter Milan and the national team. There are several Italian towns named Adriano, while the feminine form Adriana has become popular across many cultures. Notably, the name saw a small but steady use in Scotland during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often chosen by families with Italian heritage or an appreciation for its Roman gravitas.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19794 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #5994 babies
- Total births
- 8since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y