Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Adrin

Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine and alternatively spelled adrenalin, is a hormone and medication which is involved in regulating visceral functions. It appears as a white microcrystalline granule. Adrenaline is normally produced by the adrenal glands and by a small number of neurons in the medulla oblongata.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#2,375 (1978)
Total Babies
401
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1971
First Year
1991
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#10271
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Adrin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine and alternatively spelled adrenalin, is a hormone and medication which is involved in regulating visceral functions. It appears as a white microcrystalline granule. Adrenaline is normally produced by the adrenal glands and by a small number of neurons in the medulla oblongata.

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Origin & history
Main article: History of catecholamine research Extracts of the adrenal gland were first obtained by Polish physiologist Napoleon Cybulski in 1895. These extracts, which he called nadnerczyna ("adrenalin"), contained adrenaline and other catecholamines. American ophthalmologist William H. Bates discovered adrenaline's usage for eye surgeries prior to 20 April 1896. In 1897, John Jacob Abel (1857–1938), the father of modern pharmacology, found a natural substance produced by the adrenal glands that he named epinephrine. The first hormone to be identified, it remains a crucial, first-line treatm

The Story of Adrin

Adrin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 19 Adrins were born — ranking #2,375 that year. As of 2026, Adrin ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 401 Adrins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Adrin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Adrin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Adrin

What does the name Adrin mean?
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine and alternatively spelled adrenalin, is a hormone and medication which is involved in regulating visceral functions. It appears as a white microcrystalline granule. Adrenaline is normally produced by the adrenal glands and by a small number of neurons in the medulla oblongata.
How popular is Adrin in 2026?
In 2026, Adrin ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Adrin most popular?
Adrin reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #2,375 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Adrin most popular?
Adrin has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Adrin.
Is Adrin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Adrin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Adrin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Adrin include Rudi, Daaiel, Keoki. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Adrin

Adrin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 401 births in the dataset. Adrin's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #2,375. Use the chart and map above to compare Adrin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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