Adriene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Adriene is a name of Latin origin meaning 'dark one' or 'from the Adriatic sea'. It evolved from the Latin 'Hadrianus' and has seen various forms throughout history. The name has gained popularity as a feminine variant of Adrian in the 20th century. It is often associated with creativity and individuality, although it does not have biblical roots.
The name Adriene is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adriene has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Adriene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10567th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15544th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5688th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1808th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1804th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2866th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8506th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15866th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adriene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adriene"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪdriən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Adriene is derived from the Latin name 'Hadrianus', which means 'from Hadria', a town in Northern Italy.
Meaning
dark one, rich, or from the Adriatic sea
Language Evolution
Hadrianus (Latin), Adrianus (Late Latin), Adrien (French), Adriano (Italian), Adriene (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, particularly as a feminine form of Adrian.
Variants & Derivatives
Adrian, Adrienne, Adrianna
Modern Popularity & Image
Adriene is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Adriene Mishler, known for her popular yoga channel on YouTube., Adriene M. Dorr, a notable figure in the field of education.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adriene"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Adriene"
"Adriene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10567th of 16616 | 28 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 15544th of 24088 | 28 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5688th of 9204 | 37 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1808th of 12526 | 662 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1804th of 19264 | 817 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2866th of 27321 | 606 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8506th of 35406 | 202 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15866th of 30306 | 48 |
Regional Popularity of "Adriene" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Adriene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
66.46% 1480th/2227 |
47.90% 1164th/2430 |
62.29% 1777th/2853 |
49.19% 1365th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
56.11% 1648th/2937 |
47.09% 1640th/3483 |
55.80% 1963rd/3518 |
43.60% 1763rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
77.01% 3446th/4475 |
55.31% 2873rd/5194 |
58.81% 3715th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Adriene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adriene" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.