The nameAdrienne
Adrienne is the French feminine of Adrian. It was popular in America around 1980.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Adrienne comes from Hadrianus, "from Hadria", a town on the Adriatic.
Origin
Latin, through French.
History
In the United States Adrienne reached 140th in 1983.
Did you know?
- In 1974 the poet Adrienne Rich accepted the National Book Award jointly with Audre Lorde and Alice Walker, in the name of all women.
Famous people named Adrienne
- Adrienne Rich, poet
- Adrienne Barbeau, actress
- Adrienne Lecouvreur, actress
Popularity of the name Adrienne
Adrienne in the United States
Adrienne was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 15,807 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Adrienne. Its rise began around 1932, and it peaked in 1983. Half of all babies named Adrienne in the United States were born before 1978, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 197 births a year on average, against 302 in the five years before.
Adrienne in Ireland
Adrienne was most popular in Ireland in the 1960s, with 485 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Adrienne. Half of all babies named Adrienne in Ireland were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Adrienne in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Adrienne
Names from the same generation as Adrienne, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adrienne mean?
Adrienne comes from Hadrianus, "from Hadria", a town on the Adriatic.
What is the origin of the name Adrienne?
Latin, through French.
Is Adrienne a girl's or a boy's name?
Adrienne is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Adrienne?
In 2024, Adrienne was the 1462nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 150 births.
What are the variants of the name Adrienne?
Variants and related names of Adrienne include Adrien.
What are good sibling names for Adrienne?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nathalie, Constance, Julianne and Silvia for a sister, Markus, Anton, Quentin and Maurice for a brother.
Who are famous people named Adrienne?
Adrienne Rich, poet; Adrienne Barbeau, actress; Adrienne Lecouvreur, actress.