Adrien
Boy name · #1159 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Adrien in class?
Adrien scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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. In 2025 the states with the most Adriens were CA (25), TX (22), NY (17), PA (9), FL (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.