Adrien
Boy name · #1159 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Adrien? In official American birth records, Adrien has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 180 baby boys were named Adrien, placing it at #1159 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #859, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,000 boys born in 2025 was named Adrien.
The 144-year story
Adrien first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 345 boys were named Adrien — good for #696 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Adrien per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Adrien in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Adrien is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Adrien will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Adrien is most common
Geography matters for names, and Adrien is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Adrien is most common in NY (0.2 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Adrien is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Adrien
Statistically, parents drawn to Adrien tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Julien, Draven, Cullen, Colten, and Haiden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Adrien | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 180 | #1159 |
| 2024 | 171 | #1196 |
| 2023 | 197 | #1088 |
| 2022 | 194 | #1103 |
| 2021 | 233 | #963 |
| 2020 | 201 | #1027 |
| 2019 | 258 | #859 |
| 2018 | 252 | #868 |
| 2017 | 254 | #860 |
| 2016 | 252 | #872 |
| 2015 | 262 | #859 |
| 2014 | 287 | #800 |
| 2013 | 288 | #779 |
| 2012 | 336 | #707 |
| 2011 | 323 | #709 |
| 2010 | 287 | #773 |
| 2009 | 345 | #696 |
| 2008 | 317 | #729 |
| 2007 | 249 | #848 |
| 2006 | 281 | #752 |
| 2005 | 296 | #697 |
| 2004 | 235 | #774 |
| 2003 | 240 | #745 |
| 2002 | 200 | #832 |
| 2001 | 167 | #926 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Adrien?
In official American birth records, the name Adrien first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Adrien a popular boy name?
Adrien ranked #1159 among boys in 2025 with 180 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #859.
When was the name Adrien most popular?
Adrien peaked in 2009, when 345 American boys received the name (ranked #696 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Adrien?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,000 newborn American boys was named Adrien. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.