Adrien
Every Adrien since 1881 — 11,194 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adrien
Adrien is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,159 in 2025 with 180 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 11,194 American babies have been named Adrien — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 367 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Adrien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adrien year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,125 | 180 | #1,159 |
| 2024 | — | — | 171 | #1,196 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,501 | 197 | #1,088 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,354 | 194 | #1,103 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,516 | 233 | #963 |
| 2020 | — | — | 201 | #1,027 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,382 | 258 | #859 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,499 | 252 | #868 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,179 | 254 | #860 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,427 | 252 | #872 |
| 2015 | 12 | #8,946 | 262 | #859 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,148 | 287 | #800 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,040 | 288 | #779 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,809 | 336 | #707 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,629 | 323 | #709 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,521 | 287 | #773 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,095 | 345 | #696 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,576 | 317 | #729 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,401 | 249 | #848 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,387 | 281 | #752 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,266 | 296 | #697 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,560 | 235 | #774 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,240 | 240 | #745 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,624 | 200 | #832 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,181 | 167 | #926 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,791 | 161 | #942 |
| 1995 | 26 | #3,973 | 110 | #1,069 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,524 | 110 | #1,008 |
| 1985 | 46 | #2,222 | 70 | #1,110 |
| 1980 | 50 | #2,069 | 51 | #1,313 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,856 | 39 | #1,407 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,039 | 24 | #1,795 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,495 | 13 | #2,270 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,169 | 8 | #3,077 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,211 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,320 | 18 | #1,746 |
| 1945 | — | — | 22 | #1,406 |
| 1940 | — | — | 11 | #2,179 |
| 1935 | — | — | 20 | #1,539 |
| 1930 | — | — | 12 | #2,296 |
| 1925 | — | — | 33 | #1,247 |
| 1920 | — | — | 35 | #1,225 |
| 1915 | — | — | 33 | #1,124 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Adrien
- Adrien Brody Actor · b. 1973
- Adrien de Gerlache Explorer · 1866–1934
- Adrien Maurice de Noailles Politician · 1678–1766
- Adrien René Franchet Biologist · 1834–1900
- Adrien Auzout Astronomer · 1622–1691
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Adrien in 2025?
Adrien ranked #1,159 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 180 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adrien?
11,194 babies have been named Adrien in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adrien most popular?
Adrien peaked in 2009, when 367 newborns received the name.
Is Adrien a boy or girl name?
Adrien is used for both: about 13% of babies named Adrien have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Adrien rising or falling?
Adrien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Adrien?
Well-known people named Adrien include Adrien Brody (actor), Adrien de Gerlache (explorer), Adrien Maurice de Noailles (politician).