Adrien

Adrien - A very unique male name

Adrien appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1007. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Adrien and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Adrien? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Adrien. The baby boy name Adrien was given to 124 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1176 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 11,825 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Adrien peaked in popularity 17 years ago in 2009 on position 695.

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Adrien is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Adrien is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #693 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,353.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Adrien is where you live.

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Adrien origin and meaning

French, from Latin

The French form of Adrian — Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (the Adriatic town)

Adrien is Adrian in French dress, from the Roman family name Hadrianus — a man from Hadria, the town that also named the Adriatic Sea. The emperor Hadrian lies at the root of the whole family. In the US, Adrien has always been the connoisseur's spelling: a long, low presence since 1913, peaking in 2009 with the Adrian/Appolo-era interest, and easing since. Actor Adrien Brody is its defining bearer.

Attested etymology

Adrien is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Adrien, pop culture references for the name Adrien and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Adrien

We've found the following names that sound similar to Adrien, sorted by popularity.

Adrian / Adrain / Adriano / Adryan / Adriana / Adrean / Adron / Aydrian / Adrienne / Aadhiran /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Adrien

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Adrien a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Adrien?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AY-dree-en · /ˈeɪdriən/
American Adrien is usually AY-dree-en; in French it is ah-dree-AN — and English ears may hear the feminine Adrienne instead

Around the world

• Adrian (English) — The standard English form of the same name
• Adriano (Italian) — The Italian and Portuguese form

Spellings and nicknames

• Adrian — The English spelling — a separate, much more common established name

Famous bearers

• Adrien Brody — Actor, Oscar winner for The Pianist (b. 1973) Contemporary
• Adrien Rabiot — French international footballer (Juventus, AC Milan) (b. 1995) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Adrien for Adrian's Roman history with a French finish that feels more refined.

Worth knowing

• Adrien (boy), Adrian (boy) and Adrienne (girl) are separated by one letter each — misreading is constant