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Adrienne
GirlFrench, Latin· “from Hadria”
- Meaning
- from Hadria
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- AY-dree-ehn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,673
- US babies 2025
- 123
- Best rank
- #140 (1983)
- Peak year
- 1983
Meaning and origin of Adrienne
Adrienne is a French and Latin name that means “from Hadria”.
Adrienne is the French feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning from Hadria. Two ancient Italian towns bore that name: Adria in the north, which gave its name to the Adriatic Sea, and Atri in central Italy, the home of the family of the Roman emperor Hadrian, builder of Hadrian's Wall. Adrienne has been used in France for centuries and became familiar in English-speaking countries in the twentieth century; the American poet Adrienne Rich is a well-known bearer. Adri is a possible nickname, and Adriana is a longer form from the same root.
Popularity over time
Adrienne has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 120 different years. Its best national rank was #140 in 1983, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,077 babies. In 2025, 123 babies were named Adrienne, and it ranked #1,673 nationally. That is 63% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #780 in 1920, #355 in 1950, #170 in 1980, #531 in 2000, #699 in 2010, and #1,673 in 2025. Of the 68,356 US girls named Adrienne since records began, 23% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 12,794 babies. Since 2010, 4,506 more have been named Adrienne.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Cassie, Ebony, Lacey, Marquita, and Shana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Adrienne ranked highest in Kansas, California, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | #580 | 5 |
| California | #1230 | 20 |
| Pennsylvania | #1234 | 6 |
| Florida | #1247 | 11 |
| Texas | #2217 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Adrienne over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Adrienne is usually pronounced AY-dree-ehn, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with A and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Adrienne
A few middle names that flow with Adrienne: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Adrienne
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adrienne mean?
Adrienne is a French and Latin name that means “from Hadria”.
What is the origin of the name Adrienne?
Adrienne has French and Latin roots. Adrienne is the French feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning from Hadria.
Is Adrienne a popular name?
Not especially. Adrienne ranked #1,673 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Adrienne a boy or girl name?
Adrienne is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Adrienne over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Adrienne?
Adrienne is usually pronounced AY-dree-ehn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings