Adrienne
Adrienne is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Hadria, or dark/person from the Adriatic region.
Origin and history
Adrienne is the French feminine form of Adrian, derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria'. Hadria was an ancient northern Italian town near the Adriatic Sea, which also gave the sea its name. In the U.S., Adrienne enjoyed significant popularity in the late 20th century and remains a classic, elegant choice.
Popularity in the United States
68,356 babies in the United States have been named Adrienne since 1880. It ranks #484 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1154.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.7 %)
- CA (11.7 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 20 |
| 1890-1900 | 74 |
| 1900-1910 | 189 |
| 1910-1920 | 729 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,224 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,916 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,992 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,295 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,996 |
| 1970-1980 | 12,794 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,666 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,837 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,118 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,414 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,092 |
Famous people named Adrienne
- Adrienne Rich: Poet, Essayist
- Adrienne Barbeau: Actress, Author
- Adrienne Bailon: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Addie, Adri, Ade
Fun facts
- The name shares its ultimate root with the Adriatic Sea, derived from the ancient settlement of Hadria.
- It originated as the French feminine counterpart to Adrien before gaining widespread popularity in English-speaking nations.