Holding steady.
Popularity of Adrienna since 1960
Babies named Adrienna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 96 |
| 1980s | 136 |
| 1990s | 258 |
| 2000s | 181 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Adrienna is a rare feminine variant of Adrian, first recorded in the U.S. in 1960. It reached its peak popularity in 1989 but has never entered the top 1000, keeping it an uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with no significant resurgence. While no top states are associated with its use, it remains a distinctive alternative to more common forms like Adriana or Adrianna.
Adrienna is a feminine form of Adrian, which derives from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria'. Hadria was a town in northern Italy that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. The name has been used in various forms across Europe, often associated with the Roman emperor Hadrian. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addy, Adri, Rienne
Sibling names for Adrienna
Names that share Adrienna's style, for a brother or sister.
