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Adriane

AY-dree-ən · Of uncertain origin; likely a variant of Adriana, the feminine form of Adrian, meaning 'from Hadria' or 'dark' in Latin.

Peak popularity
1983
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1985

Declining since 1985.

Popularity of Adriane since 1936

Babies named Adriane per year in U.S. Social Security records.

9118327419401960198020002020Most births 1983Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1930s12
1940s127
1950s447
1960s1,067
1970s1,609
1980s1,778
1990s602
2000s318
2010s152
2020s34

Meaning & origin

Adriane is a feminine given name that emerged in the United States around 1936, though it has never been a common choice. Its peak year was 1983, during the broader popularity of Adriana and similar names in the 1980s. Since 1985, usage has trended downward, reflecting a shift away from the style that made it briefly fashionable. The name has never achieved a rank in the top 1000, with a one-in-N estimate unavailable due to low counts. While its exact meaning remains uncertain, it is widely considered a variant of Adriana, linking it to the Latin Hadrianus. Despite its rarity, the name has a classic feel thanks to its Roman roots.

Adriane is a variant spelling of Adriana, the feminine form of Adrian. The name Adrian derives from the Latin 'Hadrianus,' meaning 'from Hadria,' a town in northern Italy possibly related to the word 'ater' (dark). It has been used in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century, with a peak in the 1980s.

Where Adriane is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Adriane” around the world

Where Adriane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Addie, Adri, Ann, Ana

Variants: Adriana, Adrianna, Adrianne, Adrien, Ariane

Sibling names for Adriane

Names that share Adriane's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Adriane mean?
Adriane is thought to be a variant of Adriana or Adrian, possibly meaning 'from Hadria' or 'dark,' though its exact meaning is uncertain.
How popular is the name Adriane?
Adriane has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. baby names since records began in 1880. It peaked in use in 1983, with fewer than 200 births per year.
Is Adriane a boy or girl name?
Adriane is almost exclusively used for girls, as a feminine variant of Adrian.